Community Notices

New electronic sign already flashing important warning

The messages have started to come in for the new electronic sign on West Superior Street in Wayland, in the parking lot at the intersection with Church Street. This one…

Editor August 11, 2016

Community Notices

Internet tower site plan must go to Watson Plan Commission

A communications company has installed a tower on private property in Watson Township, but must go before the Planning Commission next month to get formal approval. Michwave Technologies put up…

Editor August 10, 2016

Community Notices

Wayland will have only school board contests Nov. 8

The only contest for local school board positions in the Nov. 8 general election will be in Wayland. The deadline for filing was July 26, and two candidates are seeking…

Editor August 8, 2016

Community Notices

WHS grad’s daughter wins Kent County Youth Fair pageant

McKenna Church, daughter of Wayland High School graduate Jodi Church and Richard Church, this weekend was crowned Kent County Youth Fair Junior Queen. McKenna was competing in the fair from…

Editor August 7, 2016

Community Notices

Mobile home owner in Windsor Woods loses everything in fire

The Wayland Fire Department Friday night was summoned to a mobile home at Windsor Woods to handle a fire at the mobile home of Phil Smith. The occupant, who was…

Editor August 6, 2016

Community Notices

New electric sign installed on West Superior near fire station

The new electronic sign on West Superior Street near its corner with Church Street has been installed. The sign replaces the old one and will announce a variety of upcoming…

Editor August 5, 2016

Community Notices

‘Sentimental Journey’ to perform at next music showcase

The gospel musical group "Sentimental Journey" will be guests at the next monthly showcase at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St.,…

Editor August 2, 2016

Community Notices

New city officer Tony Perez to succeed Jason Beckwith

The Wayland City Police Department expects to add an officer later this month. Police Chief Steve Harper told the City Council Monday night that Tony Perez has been offered the…

Editor August 1, 2016

Community Notices

Martin native, local musician finally succumbs to injuries

Tom Northrup, 54, a Martin native and local musician, died Monday of injuries he suffered Wednesday in a bicycle accident near Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Townbroadcast erroneously reported…

Editor August 1, 2016

Community Notices

People close to Martin native, local musician, deny he has died

Despite reports that Tom Northrup, 54, a Martin native and local musician, died of injuries he suffered Wednesday in a bicycle accident near Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, there…

Editor July 29, 2016