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Christmas 2017 travel was hazardous for the holidays

Oh, the weather outside was frightful on Monday, Christmas Day. It was so bad that many West Michigan churches canceled services. Travel to visit families and loved ones was restricted…
Posted by Editor December 25, 2017
Posted inObituaries

Memorial service Thursday for Roy Anderson, 73

Roy Lee Anderson, of Shelbyville died Friday, Dec. 22, at the age of 73. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin Reformed Church.…
Posted by Editor December 25, 2017
Posted inColumns

Yes It Is, It’s True: ‘War on Christmas’ is war on truth

“No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot…
Posted by Editor December 25, 2017
Posted inObituaries

Service in Dorr Wednesday for Marshall Moore, 65

Marshall A. Moore, age 65, died in the comfort of his home in Dorr Sunday, Dec. 24. Marshall served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He…
Posted by Editor December 25, 2017
Basura: The story of Jasper and his ivory collection
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Basura: The story of Jasper and his ivory collection

“Because it happened to you doesn’t mean it’s interesting.” — Anonymous (yeah, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t, either) Years ago I had reason to visit an elderly man living…
Posted by Editor December 23, 2017
Posted inObituaries

Memorial service delayed until spring for Russell Campeau

Russell Joe Campeau, 70, of Martin, died Thursday, Dec. 21, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Born April 13, 1947, in Cheboygan, he was the son of the late…
Posted by Editor December 23, 2017
Posted inArticles

Green Valley agribusiness reportedly has a new owner

Word on the street is that the Green Valley Agricultural agri-business in Moline has been sold and the new owner will take over Tuesday, Jan. 2. Townbroadcast has sent an…
Posted by Editor December 23, 2017
Martin boys take 1-4 hoops record into holiday break
Posted inSports

Martin boys take 1-4 hoops record into holiday break

by Austin Marsman The Martin boys' varsity basketball team will begin the winter 2018 portion of the season with an overall record of 1-4 after a 66-55 defeat suffered Tuesday…
Posted by Editor December 22, 2017
Posted inColumns

One Small Voice: Buy Christmas presents? Bah Humbug!

Fifty-two years ago, Lucy VanPelt, of Peanuts fame, confided to Charlie Brown that Christmas is run by a big eastern syndicate. Before Charles Schultz, writer of Peanuts, put those words…
Posted by Editor December 22, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Two-car accident at Dorr exit raises safety questions

A two-car accident late Friday afternoon at the Dorr overpass on the U.S.-131 expressway (exit No. 68) has raised questions once again about the safety of the highway exit at…
Posted by Editor December 22, 2017

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