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Watson Super agrees local housing in crisis

Watson Township Supervisor Kevin Travis confirmed what a lot of people are talking about lately. Allegan County is in crisis because of the lack of affordable housing. Travis told his…

Editor May 1, 2025

Features

Army Bob: Fair trade a global economy need

by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump has spoken out loud a fact that has been known for decades (1993), but not spoken. The European Union (EU) was founded to…

Editor May 1, 2025

Obituaries

Service Saturday for Margaret Myers, 102

Margaret Pauline Myers, of Allegan died in the early hours of April 30, just weeks after her 102nd birthday. Born April 9, 1923, in Gobles, she was the daughter of…

Editor May 1, 2025

Sports

Conley, Morin, Schipper have good track days for Martin

Veyda Conley Sophomore sensation Veyda Conley had another good day on the track as she led the Martin girls to a couple of Southwest Athletic Conference dual meet victories Wednesday.…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

Wildcats keep on rolling in sweep of TK

Neither Harmony Laker (left) nor Madi Ludema allowed a single run in the twin bill sweep of Thornapple Kellogg. Since Cheri Ritz began coaching Wayland softball more than 25 years…

Editor April 30, 2025

Community Notices

WHS is host for ‘job fair’ for grades 10-12

(Photos courtesy of Olivia Stein) Wayland Union High School was host for a job fair for current 10th through 12th grade students Wednesday, April 30, in the high school auxiliary…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

‘Bygone Days’ to be delayed until Saturday

The weekly "Bygone Days" feature will be delayed until Saturday because of an administrative error. The historical library in downtown Dorr inadvertently was closed Wednesday afternoon, the usual time Townbroadcast…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

Public safety exercise set at Hopkins High

Local first responders Wednesday afternoon will be simulating a crash behind Hopkins High School. THIS IS JUST A SIMULATION! The purpose of this event is to educate Hopkins High School…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

Buell shines again in Martin twin bill split

Haylen Buell homered and pitched with efficiency to help Martin’s baseball team split a doubleheader Tuesday against Saugatuck. Buell’s home run to center, a three-run shot gave Martin a 6-1…

Editor April 30, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins band wins top ratings in state event

The Hopkins High School Band was awarded first division ratings from all three adjudicators at the State Band Festival April 23 in class C competition. This is the 14th year…

Editor April 30, 2025