Editor

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

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…

Editor October 24, 2016

Community Notices

One business coming, 1 going in downtown Wayland

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…

Editor October 24, 2016

Community Notices

Seven Hopkins FFAers receive rare American Degrees

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…

Editor October 24, 2016

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Donald Striegle, 78

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…

Editor October 24, 2016

Articles

NPA candidates also appear on Watson Twp. election ballot

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…

Editor October 24, 2016

Columns

Monday Moanin’: School funding still down after recession

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…

Editor October 23, 2016

Community Notices

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