Editor

Army Bob: Unholy alliance formed between media, intelligence

by Robert M. Traxler The normally conservative folks who work in the intelligence agencies or who make a good living as pundits commenting on intelligence matters are currently allied with…

Editor August 3, 2017

Columns

Guest column: Local media sychophants for Betsy DeVos

by Jeff Smith Grand Rapids Institute for Information and Democracy (GRIID) It is well known that politicians, and often those deeply involved in partisan politics, are trained to deal with…

Editor August 3, 2017

Sports

Caleb Campbell takes over as WHS boys’ soccer coach

Caleb Campbell has accepted the position of varsity boys' head soccer coach for Wayland High School. A teacher in the district for five years, he has a fourth grade class…

Editor August 3, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Aug. 5, 1992 The mobile home of Ken “KC” Clack and his family of five was destroyed by fire at the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park.…

Editor August 2, 2017

Community Notices

East Maple project work continues, not finished yet

Townbroadcast erroneously reported recently that all construction projects in the City of Wayland have been completed for 2017. Though the 133rd Avenue at the southern border of the city limits…

Editor August 2, 2017

Community Notices

Cars2Go building to be razed, but replacement uncertain

City Manager Tim McLean confirmed this week that the building that formerly housed Wayland Chevrolet and Cars2Go will be demolished. However, he said despite inquiries and rumors about it being…

Editor August 2, 2017

Sports

Jessica Merchant takes assistant coaching post at Stanford

Jessica Merchant, perhaps Wayland High School's most famous female athletic alum, has decided to join the coaching staff as an assistant at Stanford University. Merchant, an all-state and Miss Softball…

Editor August 2, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Where’s the hype about turning 150?

Perhaps it's way too early, or perhaps I've been out of the loop, but I have seen virtually no mention locally yet about the fact Wayland next year will observe…

Editor August 1, 2017

Community Notices

Dorr Township Treasurer honored for statistician services

Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin is being honored this year as a "Friend of Basketball" by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan, one of about a dozen to receive the recognition.…

Editor August 1, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: In defense of State Rep. Steven Johnson

The much ado about nothing the author of this website and others piling on Representative Steve Johnson is just that — much hot air, and not much substance (like most Democrats).…

Editor August 1, 2017