Editor

United Church of Wayland calls new pastor from Louisiana

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…

Editor October 23, 2016

Sports

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

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.…

Editor October 23, 2016

Columns

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

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…

Editor October 23, 2016

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Monday for Leone Smith, 90

Leone Marie Smith, age 90, of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 20. Leone was born April 8, 1926, in Chicago. She retired from General Motors after 30 years. She volunteered countless hours…

Editor October 23, 2016

Sports

Hopkins honors its first 10 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

About 125 people turned out Saturday evening to dine with and honor the first 10 selections to the Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame. All nine of the athletic…

Editor October 23, 2016

Sports

Wildcats fall in 2nd round of soccer district tourney

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team finished its 2016 season with a loss to Otsego in the second round of the district tournament. The Wildcats completed the season with a…

Editor October 22, 2016

Sports

Wildcats conclude football season with 3-6 overall record

The Wayland High School varsity football team concluded its season with a 3-6 overall record, 2-4 in the O-K Gold Conference, The Wildcats Friday night were defeated 24-8 at Forest…

Editor October 22, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats have quality outing at county C-C meet

Hopkins cross-country coach Brooke Brenner said Friday evening that the Allegan County meet might be tougher than a regional. She might be right. The annual meet took place at the…

Editor October 22, 2016

Sports

Vikings end frustrating season in daring, but failed upset bid

It was a frustrating conclusion to a frustrating football season for Hopkins, which Friday night dared, but failed, to upset an 8-1 playoff team that went undefeated in the O-K…

Editor October 21, 2016

Sports

Wildcat senior Zack Nieukoop plans to play at Davenport

Wayland senior center Zack Nieukoop today announced he will attend Davenport University next year and play basketball for the Panthers. Nieukoop, who also was looking at Ferris State University, will be…

Editor October 21, 2016