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Former Clark gas station faces foreclosure possibility

June 5, 2017

The former Clark gas station at the corner of South Main and Sycamore streets is facing possible foreclosure and a City Council Policy Committee plans to review the process. Council took no action on foreclosure and members said they are reluctant to buy the property because of possible issues with...

City committee to negotiate sale of disputed parcel

June 5, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: The author incorrectly identified Councilman Tim Rose as the alternate on the committee. The alternate is Rick Mathis. The purchase agreement for a parcel at 1121 133rd Ave. at Reno Drive will be negotiated by a City Council committee of three, City Manager Tim McLean and representatives of...

Lady Clippers finish at 11-12 after loss in districts

June 5, 2017

by Austin Marsman The Martin varsity softball team' season came to an end at Lawrence in the Division 4 district tournament title game, 18-0 to Decatur in five innings. “It is hard to say anything positive about the game, but I am proud of their season” said parent Mike Shettler. The team...

Martin baseball team season ends in district opener

June 4, 2017

The Martin varsity baseball season was concluded Saturday in the Division District 4 tournament with a 12-3 loss to Holland Christian, Zeke Dillenbeck went the distance on the mound, and only one of the dozen runs he yielded was earned. "Zeke pitched a good game," said coach Jon Gambee. "And...

Subterranean Tales: Cranston great in mediocre ‘Wakefield”

June 4, 2017

Wakefield Limited release and VOD — *** (out of 5) by Walter G. Tarrow Have you ever just wanted to get away? To leave the rat race, that long trip to and from work, the demands of your job, your family, the trappings of a life filled with stuff, and the constant...

One Small Voice: Art of listening promotes civil discourse

June 4, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: Lynn Mandaville was Henika District Library Director in Wayland for 29 years, retiring in 2014 and since then has moved with her family to Chandler, Ariz. After considerable arm twisting by yours truly, she has consented to writing a column for Townbroast.com by Lynn Mandaville As soon as...

Whitney 4th in state 800, breaks school record again

June 4, 2017

Wayland junior Maggie Whitney broke her won school record in the 800-meter run in the Division 2 state finals in Zeeland Saturday. Whitney ran a 2:17.4 time and placed fourth in the event. The Hopkins girls’ track team meanwhile scored just one point in the Division 3 state meet, an...

Hopkins baseball, softball teams both claim district titles

June 3, 2017

The Hopkins softball and baseball teams both came away from Gobles Saturday with district championship trophies. The Viking boys edged host Gobles in the opener by a 5-3 count and then blanked Saugatuck 10-0 in the finals. Their season record now is 20-4-1. Hopkins will move on to the Division...

Lady Wildcats cop 9th straight district softball crown

June 3, 2017

The Wayland softball team captured its ninth consecutive Division 2 district championship Saturday at Lakewood High School. The Lady Wildcats shut out Hamilton 10-0 in the district opener and took a 12-1 decision from the host school in the finals. It was the second straight year Wayland defeated Lakewood in...

Service Tuesday for multi-talented Walter Fifelski, 93

June 3, 2017

Walter Fifelski, age 93, died Thursday, June 1. He was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Wayland, the son of Laudislaus and Frances (Zulawski) Fifelski. Walter proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the World War II Pacific Conflict. He was a lifetime member of St....

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