Community Notices

Wayland Union Schools launch ‘Parent University’ program

Wayland Union Schools is launching a new parent education program, "Parent University," this fall as part of the district’s strategic plan, The district last November held a public meeting to…

Editor August 5, 2019

Community Notices

Domestic assault suspect nabbed after 3-county chase

A motorist was apprehended early Sunday morning after a chase through three counties in connection with a domestic assault complaint. The man finally was stopped near the Calhoun-Kalamazoo County line…

Editor August 4, 2019

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Authorities seek info about missing 15-year-old Hopkins girl

Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Hopkins. Gracie Hewartson was last seen 3 p.m. Friday Aug. 2. Gracie is Caucasian with a light complexion, 5 feet…

Editor August 3, 2019

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Stephen Young seeks Upton’s 6th District seat in Congress

Stephen J. Young of Allegan Thursday publicly declared his candidacy for United States congressman for Michigan's 6th District as a Republican, a seat held for the last 33 years by…

Editor August 1, 2019

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Austin Marsman adds 2 pics to collection at Dems’ debate

Martin High School graduate, Townbroadcast contributor, Grand Valley State University sophomore and political activist Austin Marsman found a couple more celebrity politician photo opportunities Tuesday night at the Democratic Party…

Editor July 31, 2019

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New Martin superintendent publicly introduces herself

New part-time Martin Schools Superintendent is on the job and she issue a statement on starting her new adventure here and to introduce herself to the community and district. Ballee-Stone,…

Editor July 30, 2019

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Wayland schools’ bus fleet gets perfect safety score again

Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet, which numbers 24 buses, has once again received a perfect safety inspection rating by the Michigan State Police. A district spokesperson said, “This is due…

Editor July 29, 2019

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Jayda Gale Distillery business building put on the market

The Jayda Gale Distillery has been put on the market for sale by owner Ryan Levett. “In light of recent life events, I've decided I'm ready to move on to…

Editor July 26, 2019

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Fire in Hunter’s Glen home summons 3 local departments

The Leighton, Wayland and Dorr Township Fire Departments were summoned to a fire at 4349 Travistock in Hunters Glen, just south of Moline. There was no one home at the time…

Editor July 22, 2019

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Wildcat football players do community service after storm

About 30 members of the Wayland varsity football team Monday did a little community service in the area in the wake of last weekend's storms. Head coach Mike Doupe and…

Editor July 22, 2019