Editor

Covid torches & pitchforks’ group greets school board

There was a contingent of virtual “torches and pitchforks” in the parking lot outside the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center before the school board meeting Monday night. A group…

Editor June 14, 2021

Columns

Welcome Back Kathy for ‘Busy Day Beef Stew’ recipe

EDITOR'S NOTE: Kathy Hamman Miller, author of the Townbroadcast "Grandma's Recipe Box" column, has returned from the disabled list after successful surgery. We welcome her back "to the same old…

Editor June 14, 2021

Editorial

So it’s true board-supt. relations are not good

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Yes, the cat is out of the bag. Though Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr.…

Editor June 13, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I give up Facebook for an old dog

by Phyllis McCrossin This week I deactivated my Facebook account. No big deal, I’ve done it at least 50 times before; but I think this time it might be for…

Editor June 13, 2021

Articles

Wayland Supt. is finalist for Kalkaska school chief’s job

Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds is one of three finalists for the superintendent’s job in the Kalkaska School District. Dr. Hinds, who was named school chief at Wayland…

Editor June 12, 2021

Sports

Wildcats cop regional title, to play in quarters Tuesday

It seems like old times again. Coach Cheri Ritz and the Wayland softball team are regional champions for the 10th time during her tenure. The Lady Wildcats Saturday in Otsego…

Editor June 12, 2021

Obituaries

Martin native Eddie Oetman passes at age 81

Eddie Oetman, age 81, died Wednesday, June 9, at Vicinia Gardens. Eddie was born on Nov. 14, 1939, in Martin to Richard and Ruth (Edwards) Oetman. Eddie lived for his children,…

Editor June 11, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life Thursday in Martin for Jack Alles

Jack Bernard Alles, age 83, died Wednesday, June 9. Jack enjoyed his family, church and volunteering at Lake Alfred Ministries in Florida. His passion was to help others with their…

Editor June 11, 2021

Community Notices

ORV ordinance approved by Allegan County Board

The proposed county-wide Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance was passed Thursday by the Allegan County Board of Commissioners. Though it's been more than a year since proponents organized the drive at township,…

Editor June 10, 2021

Articles

Leighton officials to meet with PCI about complaints

Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Wolbrink plans to have a meeting soon with Kirk Scharphorn of Professional Code Inspections about recent complaints of poor constituent service. The move, announced Thursday night…

Editor June 10, 2021