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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

Sports

Wildcats’ offense scores 84, but they lose to Hamilton

After scoring only 40 points in the season opener a week ago, the Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team more than doubled the output with 84 Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, the other…

Editor December 17, 2019

Sports

Ainsworth ties school record 40 points in blowout

Junior pivot Stephanie Ainsworth nearly broke the school individual game scoring record Tuesday night in the Wayland girls' 68-37 romp over Black River. The Lady Wildcats roared to their fifth…

Editor December 17, 2019

Articles

City’s marijuana public forum draws only 3 from public

Suppose they gave a public forum and only three people came. That’s exactly what happened Tuesday night in the Wayland City Council’s first public forum on the question of permitting…

Editor December 17, 2019