Editor

Winterfest again attracts large fun-seeking crowds

It was reported Saturday afternoon that more than 300 people attended the annual Gun Lake Winterfest celebration, which included the Polar Dip in Gun Lake, lots of food, exhibits, disc…

Editor February 15, 2025

Sports

Lady Wildcats, Clippers score big hardcourt wins

The Wayland girls’ basketball team Friday evening bounced back from a one-point upset loss to Middleville by getting past Northview 53-49. The verdict solidified the Lady Wildcats’ claim to third…

Editor February 14, 2025

Articles

WHS grad’s parents file suit about death

Mark Clawson and Carol Braun of Wayland, parents of a Knoxville woman who died in 2023, have filed suit in Knoxville, Tenn., alleging that her husband killed her. The parents…

Editor February 14, 2025

Sports

WHS girls cop another O-K Gold bowl crown

The Wayland girls’ bowling team captured the O-K Conference championship Friday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids and the boys’ squad was runner-up to state powerhouse Northview. Boys’ coach Sherry…

Editor February 14, 2025

Sports

Four Martin girls on all-SAC bowl team

The Martin High School girls’ bowling placed third Friday in the Southwest Athletic Conference league championship meet. The Lady Clippers placed four members on the all-confrence first team, including Elly…

Editor February 14, 2025

Obituaries

Longtime florist Lois Gabala dies at age 85

Lois Reynolds Gabala, Hopkins High School salutatorian, Class of ‘57, and longtime florist, died Wednesday, Feb. 12. Born in Plainwell Oct. 16, 1939, the daughter of Orlo and Evelyn Reynolds,…

Editor February 14, 2025

Community Notices

Semi jackknifes on 131 exit south of Martin

The Gun Plain and Martin fire departments early Thursday morning were summoned to the scene of a jackknifed semi truck-trailer on the U.S.-131 expressway at 112th Avenue. Authorities said some…

Editor February 13, 2025

Sports

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