Community Notices

Meet the four finalists for police chief in Wayland

The four finalists for the City of Wayland police chief's job gathered for an informal "meet and greet" session with the public at the Jayda Gale Distillery downtown Monday evening.…

Editor January 14, 2019

Community Notices

Austin Marsman now reporting for WGVU broadcast

Sometimes Townbroadcast reporter Austin Marsman of Martin is furthering his journalism career with Grand Valley State University’s “West Side Stories.” Those interested in his work may check out his new…

Editor January 12, 2019

Community Notices

Work progressing on middle school building addition

Work is progressing apace this winter on the new addition to Wayland Middle School. The expansion will create a wing for all sixth-graders in the local school district. Sixth-graders who…

Editor January 11, 2019

Community Notices

State Police investigating indecent exposure reports

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post are investigating multiple incidents of aggravated indecent exposure. The known incidents occurred in Allegan County and southern Kent County. In each incident…

Editor January 8, 2019

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Penasee Globe to cease publication after Jan. 27

The Penasee Globe, which has roots as a weekly newspaper going back to 1884, will be no more as of the end of the month. The MLive Media Group today…

Editor January 8, 2019

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Four Wayland police chief candidates to visit Monday

Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston has confirmed that four candidates for police chief will appear at a special reception next Monday evening. The event will occur from 6:30 to 8:30…

Editor January 8, 2019

Community Notices

Traffic between Dorr and 100th St. slowed by crash

Area motorists this morning have been reporting traffic backups on the U.S.-131 expressway as a result of an accident. Some were puzzled because there did't appear to be any hazardous…

Editor January 8, 2019

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Photojournalist Josh Cline joins Townbroadcast staff

Townbroadcast.com has added a new photojournalist to the staff, Josh Cline of Wayland. Cline, 31, is a freelance photographer who started shooting photos several years ago with a basic Canon…

Editor January 4, 2019

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Deceased pedestrian on U.S.-131 identity reported

Allegan County Sheriff's authorities have confirmed that the pedestrian found dead Friday morning on the side of the road on U.S.-131 was a motorist involved in a car-deer accident hours…

Editor December 24, 2018

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Former Wayland woman, partner nabbed in Florida

A former Wayland woman and her partner have been arrested in Florida in connection with their alleged crime spree earlier this month at gas stations in Kent County. Tauna Parfait…

Editor December 24, 2018