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Lady Vikings split with Kenowa Hills, now 19-8

May 21, 2019

Morgan Dykstra gets ready for high fives after her first career homer. The Hopkins varsity softball team split a non-conference doubleheader Monday against Kenowa Hills, losing the first game 5-3, but winning the second 10-6. The Lady Vikings now are 19-8 overall and 11-2 in the O-K Silver Conference. Hopkins...

Middle school principal misses cut as Grant schools finalist

May 21, 2019

Carolyn White Carolyn Whyte, principal at Wayland Middle School since 2006, missed the cut as a finalist for the superintendent’s job at Grant Community Schools. Whyte was one of five finalists interviewed last week at the Grant Middle School cafeteria. One of the applicants withdrew because he took a different job....

Former Hopkins man Andy Marcinek dies in San Antonio

May 21, 2019

Philip Andrew"Andy"Marcinek, 60, died May 11 at his home in San Antonio. Born Aug. 9, 1958, he was the eighth child of Edward and Adeline (Pawloski) Marcinek. He grew up in Hopkins, graduated from Hopkins High School in 1976 and graduated from Western Michigan University School of Aviation. He loved...

Dorr Library pleads for millage support from Wayland schools

May 20, 2019

Members of the Wayland Robotics Club #6090 treated the school board to a little demonstration Monday evening, with narration by Ian Russell. Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote appeared at the Wayland Board of Education Monday night to ask for support for the library's millage request in the Aug....

Articles

Wayland’s 2 newest principals promoted from within system

May 20, 2019

Robyn Robinson Christina Johnson The Wayland Board of Education decided Monday night to promote from within in hiring two elementary principals. Robyn Robinson was selected to take over leadership at Pine Street Elementary, succeeding Jennifer Moushegian, who announced her retirement in March. Meanwhile, Christina Johnson was chosen principal to succeed...

Four WHS forensic team members win trophies at state

May 20, 2019

(From left) Eli Merren, Jamie Murray, Coach Andrea Brown, Camber Barko and Ashlee Kidder showcasing their trophies. Four Wayland High School forensics students, coached by Andrea Brown, finished second in their division in combined scores May 17-19 at the annual Michigan Speech Coaches Incorporated (MSCI) State Spring Conference at the...

Service will be Monday for Connie DeVriendt, 63

May 19, 2019

Connie DeVriendt age 63, died Thursday, May 16. Connie enjoyed her pets, fishing, and spoiling all children, but most of all, she loved her family. She is survived by her children, April Daniels and fiancée Robert Daniel; mother, Darlene Miller; grandchild, Jacob Blasdell; siblings, Kathy (Wil) Bard, Darla (Gary) Spoors,...

Funeral Tuesday at St. Mary’s for Esther Boerman

May 19, 2019

Esther Boerman, age 96, died, Thursday, May 16. She is survived by her many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Boerman; and siblings Edna and Ray Hilaski, Irene and Art Webber Sr., Clarence and Lavern Schumaker, Harold and Marion Schumaker, and twin sister...

Columns

One Small Voice: What do we mean in abortion debate?

May 19, 2019

by Lynn Mandaville I wish people would simply say what it is they really mean. Or act in a manner that reflects the way they say they really feel. Case in point: The state of Alabama passing draconian legislation outlawing virtually all abortions, and its governor, Kaye Ivey, signing it...

Write It Right: Ryan Martin not leaving Plan Commision

May 18, 2019

Townbroadcast Tuesday night incorrectly indicated Planning Commissioner Ryan Martin asked not to be reappointed for another three-year term. His wishes were misinterpreted. He will remain for another term and there is no vacancy.

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