Editor

Four candidates thus far for redistricted House seats

Lindsay Kronemeyer Rachelle Smit The way things stand now, Wayland and Allegan County will share the same State Senate District with virtually all of Barry County while Hopkins and Dorr…

Editor January 5, 2022

Community Notices

Semi crash at 100th Street exit closes U.S.-131 freeway

A semi-tractor trailer crash at the 100th Street exit bridge caused the northbound U.S.-131 expressway to be shut down Wednesday afternoon and motorists were asked to take a detour at…

Editor January 5, 2022

Features

Inclement weather delays ‘Bygone Days’ publication

Though it is customary for Townbroadcast to publish its weekly "Bygone Days" historical feature on Wednesdays, it will be delayed this week because of inclement and deteriorating weather conditions. Herr…

Editor January 5, 2022

Community Notices

Semi jackknife causes road closure on M-179 (129th)

Challenging weather conditions Wednesday morning caused a semi-truck trailer to jackknife on M-179 (129th Avenue) between Gun Lake and Bradley. The road was closed between 8th Street and 6th Street…

Editor January 5, 2022

Sports

Viking boys’ cagers upset unbeaten WMAA, 59-56

May Weber (22) The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team raised more than a few eyebrows Tuesday night with a 59-56 victory over previously unbeaten West Michigan Aviation Academy. The Lady…

Editor January 4, 2022

Community Notices

City recycling day remains at every other Tuesday

The curbside recycling program in the City of Wayland will be back in force on every other Tuesday after the end of this week. Republic apparently sent residents the wrong…

Editor January 4, 2022

Obituaries

Martin native Jim McGuire, 51, dies in Terre Haute, Ind.

Martin native James “Jim” Michael McGuire, 51, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Terre Haute, Ind. He was born Dec. 1, 1970, to James Albert McGuire and Joyce Marie (DeKam)…

Editor January 4, 2022

Columns

I tried out the suggestion of ‘One Word for One Year’

by Denise Dykstra It’s the New Year, and I just love the "new start" feeling that comes with it. My family members will roll their eyes and tell you how…

Editor January 4, 2022

Community Notices

Martin High School-Middle School principal selected

Tyler Whitcomb Martin Schools Supt. Brooke Ballee-Stone has announced the appointment of Tyler Whitcomb as principal of Martin Middle School and High School. Whitcomb came to the district last fall…

Editor January 3, 2022

Community Notices

Middle School welcomes new counselor Jeff Poelstra

Jeff Poelstra has been hired as the new counselor at Wayland Middle School, beginning this month. Jeff Poelstra Previously a counselor at Kenowa Hills High School, he earned his bachelor's…

Editor January 3, 2022