The recreational marijuana ballot proposal in the Nov. 6 general election was passed statewide, but local municipalities already are showing they want nothing to do with allowing the sale, cultivation and distribution of pot within their borders. Dorr Township appears poised to be the latest local unit of government to opt out of permitting any […]
Wayland High School Theatriks will perform the comedy “Nooses Off” Nov. 9 – 11. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Adults are $5, students and senior citizens are free.
Technical difficulties have prevented the publishing of the longtime popular column “Ranger Rick” over the past couple of weeks. Rick changed his e-mail address and somehow hasn’t been able to send his material to Townbroadcast. The editor and columnist continue to work on the problem.
The deadline for anyone interested in seeking a four-year seat on the Wayland Board of Education is Tuesday, July 24. The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6. jThe terms for all three seats will begin Jan. 1, 2019. The Wayland School Board will have three members whose terms will expire Dec. 31 this
Wayland Union Schools earlier this spring honored retiring staff members (from left) Kathy Lehnertz, secretary, high school guidance, 3.14 years of service; Brenda Kraima, transportation supervisor, 19.95 years;Joyce Steffes, secretary, high school, 21.30 years, Connie Sevigny, secretary, Pine Street, 31.11 years; and Suzanne MacIntosh (not pictured), preschool teacher, Baker Elementary, 8 additional years. (Photo supplied)
The Leighton Township Fire Department Saturday night held its annual appreciation dinner and announced this year’s winner of the Firefighter of the Year honor, Captain Matt Weston (left). “This award was well deserved,” said Fire Chief Tony Banas (right). “Congratulations, Captain Weston.” (Photo courtesy of Leighton Township Fire Department)
The Wayland Union Middle School Choir performed at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Choral Festival May 4 and 5. The students were able to attend as a result of a Division 1 rating at the District Festival. The choir is directed by Kristi Oostdyk. (Photo supplied)
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 program received a check for $1,370 Wednesday from the owners of Pet Klips and Studio H Pet Photography in Wayland. Tonda Genther, owner of Pet Klips, and Beverly Haley, owner of Studio H Pet Photography, presented Undersheriff Mike Larsen the check at the Pet Klips studio. Pet Klips and
Wayland Union Middle School has been awarded a TRIG Best Practices Apple Professional Learning Grant that will support the school in its digital learning environment. The grant will provide further training to teachers on creating iBooks to help differentiate and support instruction. “Our teachers have done an outstanding job integrating iPad technology over the past
