Editor

Allegan County reports 61 COVID-19 cases, 1st death

The Allegan County Health Department today announced the first death of COVID-19 within its borders. "It is with great sadness today that we report the first death related to COVID-19,"…

Editor April 24, 2020

Obituaries

Memorial at later date for Tim Opolski, 26, of Hopkins

Timothy Charles Opolski of Hopkins died Thursday, April 2. He was 26. Born on May 10, 1993, to Timothy and Sally Opolski, he was preceded in death by his mother.…

Editor April 24, 2020

Sports

WHS grad selected to all-star collegiate golf team

Rory Myers, a 2018 graduate of Wayland High School, has been selected the PING All-North Region Team. He finished his freshman campaign for Spring Arbor University with a win at…

Editor April 23, 2020

Editorial

The Eve of Destruction or the Dawn of Correction?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. One scene in the classic Disney movie “Bambi” might best explain the dilemma many…

Editor April 23, 2020

Articles

Spring Cleanup, Garage Sale Days appear to be on hold

Just like so many other local events, the date of Wayland’s annual Spring Cleanup and Garage Sale Days remains uncertain because of the Coronavirus crisis. The City Council, in its…

Editor April 23, 2020

Columns

Grandma’s Recipe Box: Old-fashioned caramel corn

Townbroadcast is welcoming its newest column, focusing on recipes from days gone by, as provided by Kathy Hamman Miller, a staffer at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown…

Editor April 23, 2020

Obituaries

Private family service set for Eugenia Juchniewicz

Eugenia C. Juchniewicz, age 92, died Tuesday, April 21.. She is survived by her brother, Chester Dolegowski; and her many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was preceded in…

Editor April 23, 2020

Sports

Wildcat hurdle star Corrina Courser will run for CMU

Wayland High School senior Corrina Courser missed out on a chance to run varsity track for her fourth season this spring because of COVID-19, but she's learned she has earned…

Editor April 22, 2020

Editorial

All Hopkins school votes May 5 should be via mail

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I said it before, and I’ll say it again. I resolutely urge all eligible…

Editor April 22, 2020

Obituaries

WHS grad, the Rev. David Gay Hayes, dies at age 83

The Rev. David Gay Hayes died Sunday, April 19. He was 83. His healthy life became compromised the last couple years with diabetes and apparent mini-strokes. During the past year…

Editor April 22, 2020