Editor

Clipper boys suffer brutal 68-51 hoops loss to Fennville

by Austin Marsman The Martin boys' hoops squad fell 68-51 Friday evening to Fennville, an SAC opponent. Down 33 to 26 at the half, Martin watched the Blackhawks widen the…

Editor January 8, 2018

Editorial

Your hometown paper isn’t just for Wayland folks

To the editor: Let’s discuss the Townbroadcast and its grounding in the five communities and surrounding areas. A few years ago, this newspaper was named the Wayland Townbroadcast and it…

Editor January 8, 2018

Columns

Basura: Trump can dish it out, but he can’t take it

“In my defense, I was left unsupervised.” — As seen on a tee shirt of fully formed man Trump probably doesn’t see the irony, but I do. The man that has…

Editor January 8, 2018

Community Notices

Wayland schools not closed, but phones not working

UPDATE: The phone system was repaired as of Monday evening. Though many West Michigan school districts were closed because of snowy and icy road conditions, Wayland Union remained opened. Interestingly,…

Editor January 8, 2018

Editorial

The will of the people is just a myth, not being heard

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Let the will of the people be heard." — Albert Parsons, 1886, just before…

Editor January 7, 2018

Sports

Lady Clippers sail past Fennville late to post 61-54 win

by Austin Marsman The Martin girls' varsity basketball squad started 2018 with a notch in the win column Friday by beating SAC Lakeshore foe Fennville 61 to 54. The road…

Editor January 7, 2018

Articles

Marina owner withdraws request from Orangeville

by Austin Marsman Lucas Spoor has withdrawn his request for approval from the Orangeville Township Board new development and expansion at his marine on Gun Lake. Spoor asked the board…

Editor January 7, 2018

Community Notices

County Human Services building to reopen Monday

The Allegan County Human Services Building, 3255 122nd Ave., Allegan, was closed Friday for mechanical repairs, but will reopen Monday, Jan. 8. Also closed for the remainder of the day…

Editor January 7, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: ’Fake News’ phrase is an oxymoron

I first learned about journalism and newspapers in the fifth grade. Mr. Dynan drilled us on the "five Ws" plus "how" as the important questions to be answered by a…

Editor January 7, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats in rare failure to reach bowling match play

The Wayland girls’ varsity didn’t make the cut for match play Saturday in the Jenison Invitational for the first time in quite a spell. The Wayland boys, meanwhile, in their…

Editor January 7, 2018