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Fire brings down huge house in Leighton Twp.

Photo courtesy Dale Miller A huge house fire Thursday night at 144th Avenue and 5th Street brought down a large colonial-style structure. The Leighton Township Fire Department spent a great…

Editor March 22, 2025

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Local clinic client has measles diagnosis

A client who was at the Sensory Systems Clinic West in Wayland Thursday evening, March 13, has been diagnosed with the measles this week. A Facebook post by the clinic,…

Editor March 21, 2025

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New manager named for Wayland Farmers Market this summer

Angelina Latondress has been selected as new Market Manager and Marketing Coordinator for the Wayland Farmers Market this summer and fall. "As a lifelong Wayland resident, I'm passionate about fostering…

Editor March 20, 2025

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SUV driver killed in Leighton Twp. crash

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities say they believe speed was a factor in a fatal traffic crash Monday night in Leighton Township. Deputies said a serious crash was called in at…

Editor March 18, 2025

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WHS Robotics team is 7th in 1st contest

The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 wrapped up its first competition this past weekend at Muskegon Orchard View High School. Though the Wildcats had some connection troubles in the…

Editor March 16, 2025

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Facebook user warns of bullying on Tik Tok

A poster on Facebook is alerting Martin area parents to a Tik Tok program on cell phones that is bullying Martin Middle School students. The poster said martinclippersguesswho on TikTok…

Editor March 15, 2025

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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