Editor

There still are serious questions about city property sale

I am responding to the recent Townbroadcast article, "City committee to negotiate sale of disputed parcel" for a number of reasons: • The photo location is incorrect, this is the southeast corner…

Editor June 7, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is It’s True: High school sports ethically challenged

Coach Jon Gambee's resignation announcement today prompted me once again to contemplate the decline of ethics in athletics, even at the high school level. Yes, I believe in my heart that…

Editor June 6, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: What must students do to get tomorrow’s jobs?

The state of California reported the most recent statistics for educational expenditures from both state and federal funds for 2014-15 was $76.6 billion. What are they getting for those hard-earned…

Editor June 6, 2017

Features

WHS senior Ashton Ingles wins honors at KIA show

Wayland Union High School senior Ashton Ingles earned top honors at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 35th annual High School Area Art Show for his artwork titled "Work in Progress:…

Editor June 6, 2017

Sports

Jon Gambee resigns as Martin varsity baseball coach

Jon Gambee has resigned as Martin varsity baseball coach after four years at the helm. Gambee, a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School, told Athletic Director Robert VanDenBurg of his…

Editor June 6, 2017

Sports

WHS foreign exchange student makes state quarterfinals

Elena Campon, Wayland High School's foreign exchange student this year from Spain, won two matches at the Division 2 state tennis finals Saturday at Hope College before finally losing in…

Editor June 5, 2017

Articles

Former Clark gas station faces foreclosure possibility

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…

Editor June 5, 2017

Articles

City committee to negotiate sale of disputed parcel

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.…

Editor June 5, 2017

Sports

Lady Clippers finish at 11-12 after loss in districts

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…

Editor June 5, 2017

Sports

Martin baseball team season ends in district opener

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…

Editor June 4, 2017