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Main Street fall business workshop planned for Nov. 9

October 24, 2016

A fall workshop geared to local small business owners is planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St. in Wayland. The workshop, put together by the Main Street program's Wayland Economic Restructuring Committee (WERC), is especially designed for small business owners...

Martin drops last 3 grid contests to finish with 4-5 record

October 24, 2016

The Martin High School varsity football team finished its season with a 4-5 overall record, it best season since 2007. The Clippers won four of their first six games and would have been considered for a post-season playoff spot in Division 8 if they had won one of their last...

One business coming, 1 going in downtown Wayland

October 24, 2016

Cindi's Boutique, which moved into its new quarters in the 100 block of North Main Street not long ago from its old location on West Superior Street, has closed its doors. Meanwhile, a new business, Lumpy's Musicians Gear Store, has opened on West Superior Street in downtown Wayland. (Photos supplied)

Seven Hopkins FFAers receive rare American Degrees

October 24, 2016

Seven former Hopkins High School FFA members received their American Degrees Last week. "I couldn't be prouder of each of them for achieving their goals and receiving this honor that only 1/2% of all FFA members attain!" said Hopkins FFA advisor Jessica Crouch. "It has been a great eight years and I am truly...

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Donald Striegle, 78

October 24, 2016

Donald E. Striegle died Friday, Oct. 21, at the age of 78. Don was born on July 8, 1938, in Grand Rapids. Don married his sweetheart, Marybeth, in 1960, and they had 56 years together. Don worked on the railroad and was a member of the Allegan County Mounted Division. His...

NPA candidates also appear on Watson Twp. election ballot

October 24, 2016

This seems to be a big year for local candidates to file for township offices under the “No Party Affiliation” banner. Dorr Township has several NPAs running for township trustee and for township treasurer, and they will talk about themselves and their views Monday evening at the Dorr Township Hall....

Monday Moanin’: School funding still down after recession

October 23, 2016

Nearly a decade after the recession, school funding in many states hasn’t recovered (From Michigan Radio’s ‘State of Opportunity’) Nearly 10 years after the recession, school funding is still way down in some states. That’s according to a new report released (recently) by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities....

United Church of Wayland calls new pastor from Louisiana

October 23, 2016

The United Church of Wayland has called the Rev. Bonnie Simerly to the pulpit all the way from Louisiana. Simerly, who has not yet indicated when she will start her pastoral duties here, succeeds the Rev. R.J. Hronek, who left last year to take a similar post in North Carolina....

Miklusicak rushes for 100-plus yards for 3rd time this season

October 23, 2016

Former Wayland High School football standout Mike Miklusicak (22) recorded his third 100-yard rushing day this season while surging Hope College defeated Trine 31-7 Saturday evening in an MIAA matchup. Miklusicak, a junior at hope, picked up 141 yards in 23 carries and scored a touchdown in the homecoming game....

This is Barry Hastings signing off. It’s his swan song

October 23, 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: Barry Hastings has been writing this column for Townbroadcast for about two years, but he has to give it up for economic and health reasons. No, he wasn't chased off by Ranger Rick, Free Market Man or Army Bob. But he said he has enjoyed making friends and...

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