Month: January 2024

Editorial

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

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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 close to home, even in Allegan County, even in Hopkins Township. Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans has for many years...
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Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. responses still set records

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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 16% over 2022. This is likely due to the continued population boom in Leighton Township, which grew 41% in the...
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Former Townbroadcast columnist writing own blog

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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 Township Clerk in January 2023, succeeding Rachelle Smit, who was elected to the 43rd State Representative seat. Ms. Merlau then...
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Features

Local ‘Between the Buns’ competition starts today

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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 sandwich. The competition began today and will run through the month. Citizens who stop in to the restaurants are encouraged...
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