Community Notices

Capt. Mike Larsen promoted to county undersheriff

Allegan County Sheriff-elect Frank Baker has selected Capt. Mike Larsen to serve as his undersheriff. Baker, who was elected sheriff in November to succeed the retiring Blaine Koops, met with…

Editor December 1, 2016

Community Notices

Christmas sing-along planned for next folk gathering

The next local Rabbit River folk music gathering will be a Christmas special, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main…

Editor November 29, 2016

Community Notices

Jon Seymour wins DAR Good Citizenship Award

Wayland Union High School senior Jon Seymour has been named the DAR Good Citizen for the Class of 2017. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award and…

Editor November 23, 2016

Community Notices

‘Bygone Days’ to appear Saturday instead of Wednesday

The "Bygone Days" series, a regular feature on Townbroadcast, will appear this week on Saturday, Nov. 26, rather than Wednesday, Nov. 23, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The research done at…

Editor November 22, 2016

Community Notices

Hopkins schools also raises pay for substitute teachers

Hopkins Public Schools has announced an increase in the pay rate for substitute teachers and is offering new incentives to ease the current sub shortage in the district. Wayland recently also…

Editor November 22, 2016

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Pine Street Lego team takes 2nd in Grandville Invite

The Catalysts, Pine Street Elementary's First Lego League rookie team, worked hard this year to compete in Grandville Saturday, Nov. 19. They worked as a team to solve problems and…

Editor November 22, 2016

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Wayland Middle School to observe Pearl Harbor Day

Wayland Union Middle School will hold its annual Pearl Harbor Day program to remember the events of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and to honor local veterans. The program,…

Editor November 21, 2016

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Cuddy Drain culvert to be paved Monday, workers say

Crews were packing down gravel over the culvert for the Cuddy Drain on Patterson Avenue Friday afternoon, and workmen from the Inter-County Drain Commission said they believe paving will begin…

Editor November 18, 2016

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New start and end times for Steeby, Baker kids

Baker and Steeby Elementary children will have a change in school day starting and ending times, beginning Monday, Dec. 5. The Baker Elementary school day will be from 9:05 a.m.…

Editor November 17, 2016

Community Notices

WHS Student Council recognized for fund-raising

The Wayland High School Student Council received the 2016 Gridiron Giving Spirit of Giving Award Monday at the Gridiron Giving Celebration luncheon. They received the award for fund-raising efforts in…

Editor November 15, 2016