Editor

Use of controversial Reno Drive property still unknown

EDITOR'S NOTE: The story published Tuesday evening about the odd-shaped parcel bought by Josh Otto and Keith Nickels was misleading. Heather Mitchell of Professional Code Inspections has reported there was…

Editor January 14, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: Medicare, Social Security gravy train will end

There are many readers of Townbroadcast receiving Social Security and Medicare, both programs paid for by the recipient by being taxed through payroll deductions and their employers contributing. I keep…

Editor January 14, 2020

Obituaries

WHS grad Helen Chappell Richardson dies in Florida

Helen Chappell Richardson, a 1969 graduate of Wayland High School, died of cancer Saturday, Jan. 11, in Summerfield, Fla. She was 69. She and her husband were longtime Wayland area…

Editor January 14, 2020

Sports

Wildcat boys capture 1st dual match win of season

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team captured its first dual match victory of the season Monday evening with a 19-11 decision over Forest Hills Eastern. The girls’ team won as…

Editor January 13, 2020

Articles

Robin Seniura promoted to Dorr Elementary principal

Robin Seniura has been promoted from assistant principal to principal at Dorr Elementary School. Seniura, whose appointment was announced Monday night at the Wayland Board of Education meeting, succeeds Kevin…

Editor January 13, 2020

Features

WHS alum’s adaptation of ‘Alice’ planned in March

Wayland High School’s Advanced Theater is not only performing the classic children’s story “Alice in Wonderland” but they helped create it in a collaborative project with playwright and WUHS alum…

Editor January 13, 2020

Editorial

Smoking marijuana is not allowed at Gun Lake Casino

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “They say don’t go, to Gun Lake Casino, if you’re lookin’ to smoke weed. ‘Cause…

Editor January 12, 2020

Obituaries

Memorial service slated for postal worker killed in crash

A memorial service has been scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19, for Sheila Rackley of Martin, the postal worker who was killed Jan. 6 while delivering the mail north of Plainwell.…

Editor January 12, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral planned Tuesday for Janet Rosenberg, 82

Janet Lee Rosenberg, 82, of Middleville, died Thursday, Jan. 9. Janet was born in Barry County to Ivan and Doris (Hupp) Thaler on Jan. 1, 1938. Janet worked for Lear…

Editor January 11, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: I’m sorry for comments about Lady ‘Cats

I apologize most sincerely to players and coaches on the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team for the caustic remarks I made in coverage of their victory over Kelloggsville. Like so…

Editor January 11, 2020