Editor

Chuck Frederick wins VFW Teacher of the Year award

Wayland Union High School teacher Chuck Frederick (center), this week received the VFW Teacher of the Year award. He received the award at the annual Pearl Harbor Day assembly. Frederick…

Editor December 6, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: An effort to explain Dorr treasurer saga

Digital Camera There has been a lot of confusion about the saga of the Dorr Township Treasurer’s abrupt resignation, arrest and sentencing for larceny of public funds. Townbroadcast has published…

Editor December 6, 2022

Articles

UMH-West plans 17,300 sq. ft. facility on West Superior

University of Michigan Health-West has further announced plans for a new health center and expanded services for Wayland on the north side of West Superior Street between United Bank and…

Editor December 6, 2022

Editorial

American politicians don’t care about what we want

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I learned our government must be strong; It's always right and never wrong! Our…

Editor December 5, 2022

Sports

Wildcat girls win bowling opener, but boys take a loss

The Wayland girls' bowling team launched its 2022-23 season with a a huge 27-3 victory 27-3 over Division 1 Jenison, but the boys went down 24-6 at the Rock 'n…

Editor December 5, 2022

Articles

Public hearing Dec. 19 on proposed ORV ordinance

City of Wayland Water Superintendent Ben Batchelder is retiring soon. Though prospects for an ordinance permitting use of golf carts in the Wayland City limits are dead in the water,…

Editor December 5, 2022

Obituaries

Private family memorial to be held for John Koster, 63

John Eric Koster of Grandville, formerly of Wayland, died last Thursday at the age of 63. He was born Sept. 24, 1959, in Grand Rapids, the son of James Koster…

Editor December 5, 2022

Sports

WHS bowling standout , Davenport win tournament

Bella Harnish Isabella Harnish, a 2022 graduate of Wayland High School, was a member of the Davenport University women's bowling team that captured top honors last weekend at the University…

Editor December 5, 2022

Sports

Two Viking gridders earn All-Academic accolades

Two members of the Hopkins High School varsity football team earned Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Academic All-State honors for the 2022 season. They were Trent Baugh and Josiah…

Editor December 5, 2022

Sports

Area boys’ hoop seasons to get under way this week

Area high school boys' basketball seasons will get under way this week, after the girls opened their campaigns last week. Wayland and Hopkins will have a neighborhood rivalry clash Friday…

Editor December 4, 2022