Community Notices

Wayland Union Schools wins FIRST robotics grants

The Wayland Union school district was awarded $8,750 in grant funds by the Michigan Department of Education for its FIRST Lego and Robotic Teams. The district now has a total…

Editor December 8, 2016

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Steeby’s Katie Stone named VFW teacher of year

Katie Stone, Steeby Elementary fourth grade teacher, was named the VFW Teacher of the Year Wednesday at the annual Pearl Harbor Day Assembly at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center.…

Editor December 7, 2016

Community Notices

Gun Lake Casino local revenue sharing $1.8 million

The Gun Lake Tribe this morning announced details of its fall revenue sharing payments. The State of Michigan received $3,974,387, and the local revenue sharing board received $1,823,054. Gun Lake…

Editor December 7, 2016

Community Notices

Jay L. and Diane Smith Christmas parade grand marshals

Longtime businessman Jay L. Smith and his wife, Diane, a longtime community activist, were honored Saturday morning as grand marshals of the annual Wayland Christmas parade. Jay L. was owner…

Editor December 4, 2016

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All 4 suspects nabbed in Dorr Twp. home robbery

The Dorr Township home of Christy and Gabriel Garcia was robbed Friday night by four young men, all of whom were in custody at latest reports. No one was believed…

Editor December 3, 2016

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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