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

Community Notices

Four candidates join Dorr Twp. election fray in November

“It’s not over until it’s over.” — Yogi Berra Yogi’s most famous quote can be applied to the Dorr Township elections this November because two independents, running with no party…

Editor July 27, 2016

Community Notices

Paving completed for Church, Cherry streets near splash pad

Two streets connected to the Wayland City Park now have had paving completed. Cherry and Church streets had the renovations done, including angle parking, in the wake of the immense…

Editor July 27, 2016

Community Notices

Hopkins, Martin twps., schools, also have ballot issues Aug. 2

The two Dorr Township ballot issues have been getting the most notice this summer, but there are other economic issues to be decided in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election.…

Editor July 25, 2016

Community Notices

Martin dedicates siren to memory of former Chief Gilson

One of the highlights Saturday of Martin's summer celebration was the dedication of the old siren downtown in the memory of Everett "Gil" Gilson, who was fire chief in Martin…

Editor July 23, 2016

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. Fire Dept. does Q & A on Aug. 2 millage request

Dorr Township voters will be asked to approve a half-mill proposal to buy fire equipment on the primary election ballot ballot Tuesday, Aug. 2. Fire Chief Gary Fordham stressed that…

Editor July 23, 2016

Community Notices

Fund-raising dinner to help local woman with surgery costs

Missy Peckham (center in back, green top and dark shorts) chats with a patron who came to dinner Saturday evening at the United Church of Wayland. Peckham has been diagnosed…

Editor July 23, 2016