Editor

WHS boys get revenge on the lanes vs. Union

Revenge was sweet. The Wayland boys bowling team Wednesday turned the tables on Grand Rapids Union 29-1 at Westgate Lanes in Grand Rapids. Meanwhile, the Lady Wildcats posted a shutout…

Editor February 13, 2025

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial is Saturday for Marilyn Rewa of Dorr

Marilyn Rewa, age 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 11. She is survived by her children Suzanne (David) Selvig, Kelly (Pete) Elliott, Tony Rewa; grandchildren Tom, Amanda, Lauren, Samantha, Sidney, Jacob, Natalie,…

Editor February 13, 2025

Columns

Army Bob: So what really is a fascist?

by Robert M. Traxler “I believe our current administration is fascist,” — an editorial comment in the Town Broadcast. The moniker of "fascist" is tossed about liberally in our society.…

Editor February 13, 2025

Obituaries

Artist Lindsey Pratt of Dorr dies at age 67

Lindsey Pratt, age 67, born Oct. 2, 1957, died Monday, Feb. 10. Lindsey was an accomplished artist who always wore a smile on her face and paint on her clothes.…

Editor February 12, 2025

Community Notices

Storm closes 3 local schools Thursday

The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin school districts all called off classes for Thursday, Feb. 13, because of a winter snowstorm that quickly moved into the area Wednesday afternoon and evening.…

Editor February 12, 2025

Editorial

Editor apologizes for editorial based on inaccurate information

The Townbroadcast editorial last week suggesting the city manager attend Planning Commission meetings was based on inaccurate information. Townbroadcast editor David T. Young erroneously believed new City Manager Erik Wilson…

Editor February 12, 2025

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 14, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of students…

Editor February 12, 2025

Features

Lady Wildcats edged by Middleville, 53-52

The Wayland girls’ basketball team suffered a one-point loss against a Middleville Thornapple Kellogg team it beat by one point earlier this season. The Lady Wildcats lost 53-52, dropping their…

Editor February 11, 2025

Articles

Housing at Superior, Reno appears likely

Representatives in favor of Gun Lake Investments' plan for apartments at Reno and Superior were more than a few. The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council…

Editor February 11, 2025

Columns

Chocolate coconut bars for Valentines

by Kathy Hamman Miller One of the fam’s favorite bars with a little added touch for Valentine’s Day. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients: 1 cup just melted salted butter…

Editor February 10, 2025