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Martin, Hopkins, Wayland back to school next week

The Hopkins, Martin and Wayland school districts will open for the 2022-23 academic year next week. Wayland Union will go first with opening day on Monday, Aug. 22, for a…

Editor August 16, 2022

Community Notices

County prosecutor now reviewing fatal shooting

Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch will review a report from the Michigan State Police about the fatal shooting of Joseph Nagle June 16 in Monterey Township by an Allegan County…

Editor August 16, 2022

Articles

Faith-based plans to treat eating issues face NIMBY

Digital Camera A group of local businessman wants to open a faith-based treatment center for girls with eating disorders on 144th Avenue near Hillcrest Drive in Dorr, but they’ll have…

Editor August 16, 2022

Columns

Confessions of an accused snobby coffee aficionado

by Denise Dykstra Son Eli and I enjoying a cup together. It was recently brought to my attention that you, dear reader, may not know my love of coffee. Once…

Editor August 16, 2022

Articles

‘Everyday Joys’ author to take a leave of absence

Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra, who writes a weekly "Everyday Joys" column for Townbroadcast, is taking a leave of absence because she has been asked to work on a big writing…

Editor August 16, 2022

Articles

City Council pressured to adopt golf cart ordinance

Does the squeaky wheel indeed get the grease? Nearly 40 people packed the City Hall Council Chambers Monday night to advocate for a local ordinance permitting use of off-road vehicles…

Editor August 15, 2022

Articles

Steve Stepek appointed to open Wayland Council seat

Steve Stepek, executive director of the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, was appointed to a vacant seat on the Wayland City Council Monday night. Stepek, who has served on the City…

Editor August 15, 2022

Coming Events

St. Stanislaus Polish Fest planned for this weekend

Editor August 15, 2022

Community Notices

Program for wild food foraging set for Wednesday

A special free program, "Foraging: the ultimate guide to wild food," will be presented at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.…

Editor August 15, 2022

Features

2nd annual Hot Air Balloon festival returns Sept. 9-10

The second annual Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest will be held over two days, Sept. 9 and 10, at Calkins Field, just north of Wayland on Division Avenue in Leighton Township.…

Editor August 14, 2022