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Laker, Coughlin named to O-K Gold all-star team

Reese Coughlin Harmony Laker Wayland junior standout Harmony Laker and senior Reese Coughlin this week were named to the O-K Gold Conference first unit of the all-star team. Sophomore Addi…

Editor March 8, 2024

Features

Wayland-Penasee Globe had 135-year run ’til 2019

George Mosher Rollo Mosher EDITOR’S NOTE: Townbroadcast columnist and uncanny finder of historic photos Kathy Hamman Miller somehow located this summary pot the life and death of the Wayland and…

Editor March 8, 2024

Obituaries

No service planned for WHS grad Ruth Barrows, 93

Ruth Barrows of Plainwell died at Monday, March 4, at age 93. Born Oct. 14, 1930, she grew up on a farm near Shelbyville and later graduated from Wayland High…

Editor March 7, 2024

Articles

Watson Plan Commission increased by 2 members

Interim Hopkins Fire Chief Eric Alberta The Watson Township Board Thursday evening made two appointments to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission. Former Plan Commission Chairman Troy Baker agreed to…

Editor March 7, 2024

Community Notices

North Star Aggregates wins suit against Watson Twp.

North Star Aggregates has won its lawsuit against Watson Township in a ruling issued by the Michigan Court of Appeals. North Star, through local agent Matt Double in Martin, filed…

Editor March 7, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Could we really survive a nuclear attack?

by Robert M. Traxler Let me start by saying the chances of a nuclear exchange are very remote. If you research the subject, please note the date of information used;…

Editor March 7, 2024

Community Notices

Martin concert band earns festival Division I rating

The Martin High School concert band earned a Division I (Superior) rating during the 2024 District X Band & Orchestra Festival at Grandville High School. This is the first time…

Editor March 7, 2024

Community Notices

Band festival now will be held Tuesday, March 12

The Michigan High School Band and Orchestra (MHSBOA) festival now will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Fine Arts Center, WHS band director…

Editor March 7, 2024

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Russ Middleton will be March 16

A celebration of life service for Wayland High School graduate Russell Middleton is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:45, at Woodward Baptist Church,…

Editor March 7, 2024

Sports

Martin advances to district finals with 39-34 triumph

The Martin girls’ basketball team once again bounced back to claim a victory, this time a 39-34 decision over Byron Center Zion Christian in the Division 4 district semifinals at…

Editor March 6, 2024