Wayland High School

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Steve Shelley, 70

Steve Shelley Sr., age 70, died Friday, July 9. Steve graduated from Wayland Union High School in 1969 and attended Ferris State University. He was a professional cook. Steve worked…

Editor July 10, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal

The news about the U.S. soon withdrawing from Afghanistan prompted memories of America’s leaving South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. I know, there often are posts on Facebook that assert…

Editor July 9, 2021

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) 25 Years Ago — July 8, 1996 Evidence shows that the Little Rabbit River and Kalamazoo…

Editor July 7, 2021

Obituaries

Services July 2 for WHS grad Robert VanderPloeg

Robert L. Vander Ploeg of Dorr died Tuesday, June 29. He was 73. He was born on March 14, 1948, and was a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School. Robert…

Editor June 30, 2021

Columns

Do-nothing politicians are worse than worthless to us

“The best way for evil to triumph is for all good men to do nothing.” — Sir Edmund Burke Judy Rabideau, one of the earliest friends of Townbroadcast when it…

Editor June 26, 2021

Columns

Back to school: Masks optional, classes 5 days a week

by Dr. Christina Hinds We are so happy to see our local COVID-19 numbers decline and restrictions greatly reduced. We are looking forward to the upcoming school year! I have…

Editor June 25, 2021

Sports

WHS grad Robby Young to coach at Michigan Tech

Robby Young, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, is heading back to Michigan after spending 13 years teaching and coaching in Colorado Springs. Young, who was an all-state cross country…

Editor June 20, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Lady Wildcats have had a helluva year

“So close, so close, and yet so far.” — Frankie Valli, “My Eyes Adored You,” 1975 “I coulda been a contenda.” — Marlon Brando, in “On the Waterfront.” When I…

Editor June 19, 2021

Features

WHS alum to compete in Tokyo goalball Paralympics

Wayland High School graduate Tyler Merren will represent the U.S.A. in goalball at the Tokyo Paralympics in August. Merren will be one of 12 athletes to represent the United United…

Editor June 18, 2021

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) 25 Years Ago — June 19, 1996 The first half-mile stretch of a safe pathway for…

Editor June 16, 2021