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City approves agreement for repairs of 4 streets

The Wayland City Council made it official Wednesday night by adopting a resolution approving the grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for street repairs on the north side…

Editor January 3, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Martin High School Class of 1924 25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1999 The Globe published…

Editor January 3, 2024

Community Notices

Dr. Reinart now 100% owner of Monterey Vet Center

Dr. Henry Reinart now is the 100% owner of Monterey Veterinary Center. Dr. Heather Ludlam said she is thrilled that the business she started 30 years ago will continue to…

Editor January 3, 2024

Sports

Lady Wildcats pull out win at Forest Hills Northern

Harmony Laker The Wayland girls’ basketball team pulled out a big non-league victory Tuesday night by edging Forest Hills Northern, 59-56. The Wildcats, plagued by stern competition thus far this…

Editor January 2, 2024

Columns

Yes It’s True: I’ve often had problems waiting in line

“So come on kids, line up, sign and re-enlist today because we need more schooling for more students at Morescience High.” — Principal Poop speaking at a pep rally in…

Editor January 2, 2024

Obituaries

Service for Renee Hilton set at Green Lake Church

Renee Joye Hilton, age 54, died Saturday, Dec. 23. She was born in Grand Rapids on Dec. 3, 1969, to Dennis Decker and Dawn (Roerig) Aubertin, both of whom preceded…

Editor January 2, 2024

Editorial

‘Mark’s Palace’ lacks office space in Hopkins Township

To the editor: We have all heard of government excess. The $600 hammers of NASA and other similar goofy or stupid excesses of government. Yet some of these happen very…

Editor January 2, 2024

Community Notices

Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. responses still set records

The Leighton Township Fire Department today posted on Facebook that it has seen yet another spike in emergency incidents. The post indicated that, “For 2023 the increase was a record…

Editor January 2, 2024

Features

Former Townbroadcast columnist writing own blog

Former Townbroadcast columnist Denise Merlau ("Everyday Joys") is getting back into the business of writing. The former Denise Dykstra stepped aside a couple of years ago and became the Martin…

Editor January 1, 2024

Features

Local ‘Between the Buns’ competition starts today

The Wayland Main Street program has launched a "Between the Buns" competition among restaurants in Wayland, Gun Lake, Dorr, Hopkins, Green Lake and Hilliards eateries to determine local customers' favorite…

Editor January 1, 2024