Florence Belle (Herbert) Hoekstra died at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the age of 81. Florence was born on June 22, 1937, in Plainwell, the daughter of the late H. Edward and LaBerta (Buskirk) Herbert. She married Albert Hoekstra on June 4, 1954, in Martin. Florence was very proud to be […]
Many Townbroadcast readers are on Social Security or will be soon. How much do you know about the history of Social Security? President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) program. Originally, it stated: 1) Participation in the program would be completely voluntary. 2) That participants would only have to pay 1% of
Martin High School graduate and Townbroadcast contributor Austin Marsman was among those who officially did a meet and greet Tuesday with new Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella. Marsman, a freshman at GVSU, and member of the Student Senate, said, “She has a vision and is ready to roll up her sleeves. I am
The Wayland City Council Tuesday evening turned down a request from residents on Marlo Lane and Geneva Drive for an underground drainage system, but agreed to proceed with the street project this year without sidewalks. More than 20 people who live on the two streets appeared at the council meeting to make the formal requests.
South Christian braved the icy and snowy elements Tuesday evening and turned back Wayland 55-41 in an O-K Gold Conference hoops matchup on the Wildcats’ floor. The Sailors, with the triumph, pushed their overall season record to 8-3 and 4-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. They came in Tuesday night fresh from a victory over
The Hopkins boys’ home varsity basketball game this evening against NorthPointe Christian has been postponed because of weather conditions. Coach Jake Jewett said a rescheduled date has not yet been set. It also was reported that Martin Public Schools closed for the evening.
The name of Hastings City Bank, which has a branch at 156 W. Superior St. in Wayland, has been changed to Highpoint Community Bank, effective Jan. 21. Mark A. Kolanowski, president and CEO, announced today that the Hastings City Bank board of directors has approved an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to change the
Hopkins High School senior Brenden Gossman is one of four high school bowlers in Michigan who have rolled a perfect 300 game, which his accomplished Jan. 9. His two-game series of 536 is third highest in the state. Dillon Smith of Wayland is sixth the highest in all divisions with a 516.
Allegan County Fire District Chief Nick Brink blamed a five-vehicle traffic crash on M-222 Tuesday morning on age and speed, but acknowledged seat belts save lives. The incident involved 13 students traveling to the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center east of Allegan. The crashes occurred on M-222 west of 24th Avenue. Brink told
Dorothy Collier age 88, died Monday, Jan. 21. Dorothy enjoyed traveling with her family, go carts, stock cars and quilting. She gave her heart to the Lord in the summer of 2018. She is survived by her children, Charles (Edna) Collier, Richard (Kathleen) Collier; grandchildren, Douglas (Jill) Collier, Ashlea (Eric) Belka, Patrick (Linda) Williams, Kristi
