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Lady ‘Cats enter Christmas break with 6-0 overall mark

It’s been a long time since the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team entered the holiday break with a 6-0 overall record. But here they are. The Lady Wildcats remained unbeaten…

Editor December 19, 2019

Sports

Two Clippers named to all-state 8-man football team

Lineman Ethan Gillihan and running back Cayden Curry of Martin have been selected for the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association first team All-State for eight-man football. The Clippers,…

Editor December 19, 2019

Community Notices

Hopkins Middle School student may have chicken pox

Hopkins Schools Superintendent Gary Wood reported Wednesday that a middle school student has presented symptoms of chicken pox. “The diagnosis has not been confirmed, but a culture has been sent…

Editor December 19, 2019

Community Notices

WHS debate team finishes terrific season at ‘States’

The Wayland Union debate team has experienced record unprecedented success this season. The local students captured a boatload of honors earlier this month at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association (MIFA)…

Editor December 19, 2019

Sports

Martin captures 1st varsity bowling dual match victory

The Martin High School boys' varsity bowling team captured its first varsity dual match victory in a decision over Saugatuck at the Rock 'n Bowl lanes just north of Wayland.…

Editor December 18, 2019

Columns

Barry Hastings is back! He’s ready to continue arguing

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast columnist Barry Hasting has been on leave from contributing material for more than two years. However, his health has improved enough lately for him to get back…

Editor December 18, 2019

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 — Dec. 21, 1994 A front page feature story was published about Jodi…

Editor December 18, 2019

Sports

Vikings nip Comstock Park 66-64, improve record to 2-1

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball squad won 66-64 at Comstock Park Tuesday night. Tyler Zomerlei again came up big offensively, scoring a team-high 24 points. Colin Weber chipped in with…

Editor December 17, 2019

Sports

Lady Clippers hold off Delton to remain unbeaten

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team remained unbeaten Tuesday night after beating Delton 35-31. The Lady Clippers, now 4-0 on the season overall, were up 19-8 at halftime. "In the…

Editor December 17, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings bounce back to beat Comstock Park, 59-48

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team Tuesday night beat Comstock Park, 59-48, to bounce back from Friday's disappointing loss to Hamilton. The Lady Vikings were led by freshman Mady Weber,…

Editor December 17, 2019