Edward “Ted” Charles Hayhow was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on February 1, 1903. After graduating from high school, Hayhow attended Michigan Agricultural College from 1922-1925, completing his junior year focusing on Liberal Arts before moving to Pontiac, Michigan. While at MAC, Hayhow was a member of the Phi Delta fraternity, Pi Kappa Delta honorary forensic fraternity, Pi Delta Epsilon journalism fraternity, Board of Publications, Officers’ Club, All Freshman Baseball Team, Varsity Debate Team, a Sophomore Assistant for the 1924 Wolverine, Business Manager for the 1925 Wolverine, Editor-In-Chief of the Green Onion, and on numerous committees for the J-Hop, Military Ball, and Sophomore Barbecue. Following his three years at MAC, Hayhow took a job as the Pontiac Daily Press city editor in 1925. On December 1, 1928, Hayhow married Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Taylor, and together they had two children, David and Sue. Aside from his work at the Pontiac Daily Press, Hayhow held positions with the Michigan Traffic Safety Commission, Detroit Traffic Safety Council, and served as press secretary to former governor Harry F. Kelley. In 1946, Hayhow accepted a position as publisher of the Hillsdale Daily News, where he worked for twenty-five years until his retirement. In 1963, Hayhow received an honorary degree in journalism from Hillsdale College, and was President of the Michigan Press Association, President of the Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association, and member of the Hillsdale College Board of Trustees. In 1975, Hayhow moved to Florida where he lived until his passing on November 18, 1981.