Editor

Introducing newest column ‘Basura.’ Thanksgiving and forgiveness

EDITOR’S NOTE: The author of “Basura” is an ancient friend who harkens back to the Grand Valley State University days. He is the latest columnist to join our family of…

Editor November 13, 2015

Sports

Fall sports Wildcat O-K Gold all-conference selections announced

A number of Wayland High School athletes have been named to O-K Gold All-Conference teams at the conclusion of their fall seasons. Perhaps the most obvious selection was senior golfing…

Editor November 13, 2015

Obituaries

Funeral will be Monday for Rena M. Clark, 73, of Wayland

Rena M.Clark of Wayland died Thursday, Nov. 12, at her home. Rena was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Earl and Tina (VanderVeen) Corning. She was a…

Editor November 13, 2015

Sports

WHS superstar golfer Ali Martus to play for Northwood University

Ali Martus, the greatest female golfer in Wayland High School history, has signed on to play the sport and seek a degree at Northwood University next year. Martus, shown here…

Editor November 13, 2015

Community Notices

New downtown Wayland traffic lights are efficiently operating

The new downtown Wayland traffic lights have been installed at the corner of Superior and Main Streets. Reno Agency owner Mike Salisbury, who took this photo, said, "What makes them…

Editor November 13, 2015

Articles

Perrigo shareholders reject Mylan’s hostile takeover attempt

The Perrigo Company, Allegan County's largest employer, has received word that a majority of shareholders has rejected Mylan's hostile tender offer, "thereby expressing confidence in Perrigo's long-term strategy, vision and…

Editor November 13, 2015

Obituaries

Humble apologies for error with Wayland assessor/deputy treasurer’s death

Wayland City Assessor/Deputy Treasurer Jeannie Franck passed away early Thursday morning at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids, but this death actually occurred five years ago. Townbroadcast reported it in error…

Editor November 13, 2015

Obituaries

Hopkins High School grad Rev. James Lowman passes at 69

Rev. James "Jim" Lowman, 69, of East Lansing, a 1964 graduate of Hopkins High School, died Monday, Nov. 2, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing. Jim was born in Kalamazoo on…

Editor November 13, 2015

Sports

WHS grad Molly Lameyer is all-league for Davenport volleyball

Wayland High School graduate Molly Lameyer has been named to the first unit of the All-Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference volleyball team. The 2012 WHS grad also was selected to the league's…

Editor November 12, 2015

Articles

Prospects look good for Yankee Springs to join ambulance service

Prospects are looking good to Yankee Springs Township's request to join the area served by Wayland Area Emergency Services. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleague Thursday night that…

Editor November 12, 2015