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Funeral mass set Friday at St. Stanislaus for Donald Kiel

Donald L. Kiel, 83, of Hilliards, died Monday, Sept. 16. Don was a United States Army veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and retired from Clausing Corporation. He…

Editor September 18, 2024

Community Notices

Three-vehicle crash in Watson sends 2 to hospital

A three-vehicle traffic crash Tuesday on M-222 just west of the U.S.-131 expressway resulted in two people being taken to the hospital. One was listed in serious condition. Deputies with…

Editor September 17, 2024

Columns

She’s back! Columnist Phyllis McCrossin is ‘on the road again’

EDITOR'S NOTE: After a brief hiatus, "Ramblin' Road" columnist Phyllis McCrossin has decided to resume writing her column for Townbroadcast and writing her blog. The following is her first installment…

Editor September 17, 2024

Features

Wildcats lose to Northview; but beat ex-teammate

The Wayland tennis team lost 6-2 to Northview Monday in an O-K Gold Conference match at the Northview courts. While Wayland came up short in the overall match, Theo…

Editor September 17, 2024

Features

City approves industrial development district for odd site

The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved a request by Trygon Investments for designating the odd-shaped property at 1135 133rd Ave. as part of an industrial development district.The industrial facilities…

Editor September 16, 2024

Features

Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Chief Jim Stoddard resigns

Wayland Fire Chief James Stoddard submitted his resignation to the City Council at its Monday night meeting. Though he specifically did not give health issues as a reason, he said…

Editor September 16, 2024

Features

Dorr PTO’s fund-raiser brings in more than $13,000

The Dorr Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Friday, Sept. 13, held its annual annual "Catwalk"with a snow cone treat. The fund-raiser brought in more than $13,000.

Editor September 16, 2024

Features

Wayland High School lauded for cancer fund-raiser

Wayland Union High School has been recognized recognized as the 'Highest Fundraising Team in the State' for the "Coaches vs. Cancer" event held this past February. A local spokesperson said,…

Editor September 16, 2024

Community Notices

WHS Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion

The Wayland High School Class of 1964 had a pretty good turnout of 28 members Sunday for its 60th class reunion at the Wayland Hotel. In days gone by, it…

Editor September 15, 2024

Columns

Slow Cooker Beef Roast provides a tasty stew

Ingredients: 3 to 4 pound frozen chuck roast to fit your slow cooker Worcestershire Sauce 1 - .87 packet brown gravy mix 1 packet recipe secrets Lipton onion soup mix…

Editor September 15, 2024