Posted inObituaries
Artist Lindsey Pratt of Dorr dies at age 67
Lindsey Pratt, age 67, born Oct. 2, 1957, died Monday, Feb. 10. Lindsey was an accomplished artist who always wore a smile on her face and paint on her clothes.…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Storm closes 3 local schools Thursday
The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin school districts all called off classes for Thursday, Feb. 13, because of a winter snowstorm that quickly moved into the area Wednesday afternoon and evening.…
Posted inEditorial
Editor apologizes for editorial based on inaccurate information
The Townbroadcast editorial last week suggesting the city manager attend Planning Commission meetings was based on inaccurate information. Townbroadcast editor David T. Young erroneously believed new City Manager Erik Wilson…
Posted inFeatures
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 14, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of students…
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Lady Wildcats edged by Middleville, 53-52
The Wayland girls’ basketball team suffered a one-point loss against a Middleville Thornapple Kellogg team it beat by one point earlier this season. The Lady Wildcats lost 53-52, dropping their…
Posted inArticles
Housing at Superior, Reno appears likely
Representatives in favor of Gun Lake Investments' plan for apartments at Reno and Superior were more than a few. The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council…
Posted inColumns
Chocolate coconut bars for Valentines
by Kathy Hamman Miller One of the fam’s favorite bars with a little added touch for Valentine’s Day. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients: 1 cup just melted salted butter…
Posted inSports
Van Ess ties school 2-game record on lanes
It was a big day Monday for the Wayland girls’ and boys’ bowling teams. Kyle Van Ess Not only did both score huge victories over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, local rollers…
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New pool’s price tag around $22 million
The Wayland Board of Education Monday night made it official for purchasing construction of the new swim pool addition at the high school. Board members voted 7-0 to approve a…
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King & I: Life is short, so do what you want
It’s Thursday evening and King and I are back in the trailer early this evening. Our grandsons had baseball practice and we opted to head home rather than sit in…