Editor

Leighton grapples with issues on fireworks without ordinance

The subject was fireworks yet again. Though the Leighton Township Board stopped short Thursday night of adopting a local ordinance to match new state regulations, it did approve fireworks displays…

Editor June 13, 2019

Obituaries

Longtime St. Therese cook, bus driver Ruth Belka dies at 97

Ruth Augustina Belka (Kleibusch), age 97, died at Byron Manor, Thursday, June 13. Ruth was a lifelong member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where for many years she was the…

Editor June 13, 2019

Community Notices

Special Roads Town Hall session is at City Hall June 19

A special Roads Town Hall program will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Wayland City Hall, 102 S. Main St., Wayland. Special guest will be State Rep.…

Editor June 13, 2019

Columns

Mark Wakeman: Back in the Peoples’ Republic of Berkley

EDITOR'S NOTE: Mark Wakeman, a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School, is an occasional contributor to Townbroadcast. by Mark Wakeman I'm in Berkeley, Calif., helping a friend of 50 years…

Editor June 13, 2019

Community Notices

All in the family: Sister of Mark Ludwig running in Wyoming

Yana Ludwig, sister of Fennville area farmer and political activist Mark Ludwig, has announced she is a Democratic Party candidate from Laramie for U.S. Senate in Wyoming in a race…

Editor June 13, 2019

Articles

Martin Township adopts 2019-20 FY budget of $500,000

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted a budget of a little more than $500,000 with a fund balance, or savings account of more than $500,000 as well. Anticipated revenues…

Editor June 13, 2019

Columns

Dorr Township Library is an integral part of the community

EDITOR'S NOTE: Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote will present a weekly column up until the Aug. 6 special election vote on a one-mill levy for the library. Because…

Editor June 13, 2019

Features

‘Funtastic’ Bounce Party serves more than 600 meals in park

The Bounce Party Wednesday at the City Park in Wayland served more than 600 meals. The event served as a sort of kickoff for the Wayland Union Schools' fifth annual…

Editor June 13, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral for Agnes Lenhart will be July 8 at St. Mary’s Church

Agnes Veronica Lenhart, age 93, of Byron Center, died Saturday, June 8. The daughter of John and Nora Rewa, she was born on Oct. 5, 1925. Her hardworking spirit was…

Editor June 13, 2019

Community Notices

Dorr exits to expressway will be closed until June 24

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has ordered the closing of both U.S.-131 expressway exits at Dorr on 142nd Avenue. Authorities said construction work is being done and they hope…

Editor June 12, 2019