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Police chase leads to traffic crash in Watson Township

A traffic chase Monday afternoon ultimately led to a three-vehicle crash in Watson Township. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department said they attempted to stop a motorist for a…

Editor June 15, 2021

Community Notices

Information sought on City Park bathroom vandalism

The Wayland City Police Department is seeking the public's help in apprehending the person or persons responsible for damaging and abusing the City Park restrooms over the last weekend. Police…

Editor June 14, 2021

Sports

Wayland 7th grader No. 2 in the nation in pole vault

Evie Mathis' phenomenal success in the pole vault this spring has reached new heights (pun intended). The Wayland Middle School seventh-grader, the daughter and Rick and Cindy Mathis, earlier this…

Editor June 14, 2021

Articles

Wayland Supt. says family reason for seeking position

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds Monday night acknowledged to the Board of Education she had sought the superintendency at Kalkaska Public Schools, but was not hired. Hinds, who…

Editor June 14, 2021

Articles

Covid torches & pitchforks’ group greets school board

There was a contingent of virtual “torches and pitchforks” in the parking lot outside the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center before the school board meeting Monday night. A group…

Editor June 14, 2021

Columns

Welcome Back Kathy for ‘Busy Day Beef Stew’ recipe

EDITOR'S NOTE: Kathy Hamman Miller, author of the Townbroadcast "Grandma's Recipe Box" column, has returned from the disabled list after successful surgery. We welcome her back "to the same old…

Editor June 14, 2021

Editorial

So it’s true board-supt. relations are not good

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Yes, the cat is out of the bag. Though Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr.…

Editor June 13, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I give up Facebook for an old dog

by Phyllis McCrossin This week I deactivated my Facebook account. No big deal, I’ve done it at least 50 times before; but I think this time it might be for…

Editor June 13, 2021

Articles

Wayland Supt. is finalist for Kalkaska school chief’s job

Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds is one of three finalists for the superintendent’s job in the Kalkaska School District. Dr. Hinds, who was named school chief at Wayland…

Editor June 12, 2021

Sports

Wildcats cop regional title, to play in quarters Tuesday

It seems like old times again. Coach Cheri Ritz and the Wayland softball team are regional champions for the 10th time during her tenure. The Lady Wildcats Saturday in Otsego…

Editor June 12, 2021