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Hopkins student is Michigan FFA star

Colby Tucker of the Hopkins FFA chapter was announced as the 2025Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production during the 97th Michigan FFA Convention March 6 at the Wharton Center in…

Editor March 14, 2025

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Huge barn in Leighton burns to the ground

A barn in Leighton Townshipwas severely burned Wednesday morning, prompting three area departments to be summoned. The barn, located near 137th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue (Fourth Street) was 44 years…

Editor March 12, 2025

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Hopkins firefighters say good-bye to 411

After nearly 30 years protecting citizens of the Hopkins Area Fire Department, local firefighters said goodbye to Engine No. 411. Custom built by Spencer Manufacturing in South Haven, 411 (originally…

Editor March 11, 2025

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‘Bygone Days’ appears Thursday this week

Publication of the weekly “Bygone Days” historical column will be delayed by one day this week, appearing on Thursday rather than Wednesday on Townbroadcast. Editor/Proprietor David T. Young had the…

Editor March 11, 2025

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Incident of assault handled at Catz Den in downtown Wayland

Jen Kuyt, owner and proprietor of the Catz Den at 120 S. Main in Wayland, reported an incident of assault Thursday evening. “Our city’s safe space was violated by a…

Editor March 7, 2025

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Changes in traffic, parking at WHS start Monday, March 3

With construction progressing at Wayland High School, the current flow of traffic and parking availability will be adjusted starting Monday, March 3. "We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we…

Editor February 27, 2025

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Wayland Supt. explains need for school spending freeze

Wayland Union Schools is operating under a spending freeze as of this week. Supt. Tim Reeves this evening responded to a Townbroadcast inquiry about the development. "Our business department staff…

Editor February 26, 2025

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Wayland schools staff under spending freeze

Leslie Wagner Wayland Union Schools staff and employees have been notified of a spending freeze being implented immediately. Leslie Wagner, director of finance and operations, sent an e-mail to personnel…

Editor February 26, 2025

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Martin graduate heads Michigan Young Dems

Martin High School graduate Austin Marsman has taken the gavel as incoming chairman of the Young Democrats of Michigan. Marsman said, “On behalf of your next Executive Board, I want…

Editor February 23, 2025

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Wayland posts 14% hike in visitors in ’24

The community of Wayland had a 14% increase in visitors from 2023 to 2024, according to data provided by National Main Street for all Michigan Main Street communities. Director Holli…

Editor February 22, 2025