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Celebration of life for Jim Kotrba is Nov. 25 at VFW
Word has been received that Jim Kotrba, a 1966 Wayland High School graduate, died of lung cancer Saturday evening, Oct. 7, at a hospital in Lakeland, Fla. He was 76.…
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County shelter severing ties with Wishbone Pet Rescue
The Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance is protesting the Allegan County Board of Commissioners’ decision to sever ties between the alliance at the animal shelter. County officials notified Wishbone they would…
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Four candidates seek 3 seats on Wayland Council
EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast incorrectly published this story this past weekend with wrong information that Abe Garcia was seeking re-election. The incumbent councilwoman seeking another two-year term actually is Tracy Bivins.…
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Viking girls 2nd at Allegan Invite, Wayland boys 4th
The Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team was runner-up Saturday at the Allegan Invitational at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. The Wayland boys finished fourth among 10 teams and the Hopkins boys…
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Hopkins takes 1st place in Switek volleyball tourney
The Hopkins High School volleyball squad bounced back from a disappointing dual meet loss Thursday to NorthPointe Christian to capture first place in the Switek Memorial Invitational Saturday. The Lady…
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Martin freshman sensation still breaking cross records
Martin High School freshman cross-country sensation Veyda Conley continues to break school records for running five kilometers. Conley last Saturday, Sept. 30, in the Otsego Bulldog Invitational, broke her own…
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Wildcats’ victory likely assures a winning season
It probably was the biggest win of the season Friday night when Wayland captured a 28-14 verdict over visiting Kenowa Hills. The Wildcats now have an excellent chance to record…
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Lady Vikings fall to 3rd slot in O-K Silver volleyball
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team has hit a bad patch in the last week. The Lady Vikings dropped a tight five-set match against archrival Grandville Calvin Christian a week ago…
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Four-way stop sign slated for Patterson, 108th Ave.
The Barry County Road Commission this afternoon posted on Facebook, "In conjunction with Kent and Allegan Counties, a four-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Patterson Road and…
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Councilwoman’s daughter joins Sheriff’s Department
Among the newest deputy sheriffs to join the Allegan Sheriff's Department is Autumn Bivins (second from left), daughter of Wayland City Council member Tracy Bivins and Mark Bivins, shown here…