Editor

Storm closes 3 local schools Thursday

The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin school districts all called off classes for Thursday, Feb. 13, because of a winter snowstorm that quickly moved into the area Wednesday afternoon and evening.…

Editor February 12, 2025

Editorial

Editor apologizes for editorial based on inaccurate information

The Townbroadcast editorial last week suggesting the city manager attend Planning Commission meetings was based on inaccurate information. Townbroadcast editor David T. Young erroneously believed new City Manager Erik Wilson…

Editor February 12, 2025

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 14, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of students…

Editor February 12, 2025

Features

Lady Wildcats edged by Middleville, 53-52

The Wayland girls’ basketball team suffered a one-point loss against a Middleville Thornapple Kellogg team it beat by one point earlier this season. The Lady Wildcats lost 53-52, dropping their…

Editor February 11, 2025

Articles

Housing at Superior, Reno appears likely

Representatives in favor of Gun Lake Investments' plan for apartments at Reno and Superior were more than a few. The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council…

Editor February 11, 2025

Columns

Chocolate coconut bars for Valentines

by Kathy Hamman Miller One of the fam’s favorite bars with a little added touch for Valentine’s Day. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients: 1 cup just melted salted butter…

Editor February 10, 2025

Sports

Van Ess ties school 2-game record on lanes

It was a big day Monday for the Wayland girls’ and boys’ bowling teams. Kyle Van Ess Not only did both score huge victories over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, local rollers…

Editor February 10, 2025

Features

New pool’s price tag around $22 million

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night made it official for purchasing construction of the new swim pool addition at the high school. Board members voted 7-0 to approve a…

Editor February 10, 2025

Columns

King & I: Life is short, so do what you want

It’s Thursday evening and King and I are back in the trailer early this evening. Our grandsons had baseball practice and we opted to head home rather than sit in…

Editor February 9, 2025

Editorial

16 reasons why I’m a liberal and proud of it

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is from a Facebook post by Mary Howard, former principal at Hopkins Elementary and former president of the Village of Hopkins. She has graciously consented to…

Editor February 9, 2025