Editor

King & I columnist to retire for a 2nd time

EDITOR’S NOTE: Author Phyllis McCrossin has decided to retire a second time since she stepped away several years ago. The following is her last column for Townbroadcast. We thank her…

Editor May 12, 2025

Columns

Ham & cheese pasta salad a crowd pleaser

by Kathy Hamman Miller A simple mix of pasta, ham, and cheese with veggies makes this colorful crowd pleaser a great dish to go with just about anything! Dressing Ingredients:…

Editor May 11, 2025

Sports

Wildcats win another softball invitational

The Wayland varsity softball team hiked its overall record to 20-4 Saturday afternoon by capturing the first place trophy in the Centreville Tournament. The Varsity Softball team defeated Constantine, 25-6,…

Editor May 11, 2025

Sports

Wildcat JVs win 3rd softball tournament

The Wayland High School junior varsity ladies defeated Zeeland West 16 to 6 and Reeths Puffer 15 to 4 to bring home the hardware in a tournament Saturday. It was…

Editor May 10, 2025

Features

Vikings 2nd in Ionia softball invitational

The Hopkins softball team took two of three encounters Saturday at a tournament in Ionia to run its record to 14-11 overall. Coach Amy Funk’s Vikings blanked St. John’s 3-0…

Editor May 10, 2025

Community Notices

Vehicle break-ins still plague Dorr residents

Ranchero Estates in Dorr Township was reported to have been hit Friday night with a series of vehicle break-ins. These photos of a suspected perpetrator are from Joan Court at…

Editor May 10, 2025

Sports

Veyda Conley wins 2 more distance races

Sara Schipper The Martin girls’ track team finished fourth Friday in the John Green Mendon Invitational, scoring 59 points. Union City won with 153.5. The Martin boys scored 13 points…

Editor May 10, 2025

Sports

Viking boys, girls take O-K Silver track titles

Clayton Kerber wins the 300-meter hurdles. Both the Hopkins High School boys’ and girls’ track teams emerged as conference meet champions Friday in the O-K Silver meet at Fruitport. It…

Editor May 9, 2025

Sports

WHS boys’ bowling coach resigns, protests position cut

The Wildcat girls and boys have won plenty of awards at the regional and state levels over the past 10 years. Sherry Rybiski Miklusicak has announced she is resigning her…

Editor May 9, 2025

Sports

Wildcats celebrate 50 years with sweep

Everybody in this photos has contributed to 50 years of success for Wayland softball, notably the team''s first coach, Sharon Nelson (middle row, center). Raegan Cardosa It was a festive…

Editor May 9, 2025