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 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 inColumns
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 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 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 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 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 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 inObituaries
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday for Rudolph Cernia
Rudolph Cernia age 91, of Dorr died Wednesday, Dec. 20. Rudolph served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a longtime member of the Dorr American…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral is Wednesday for Robert Smith, 79, of Dorr
Robert Smith of Dorr died Thursday, Dec. 21. He was 79. He was born in Grand Rapids on March 1, 1938. Bob enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, going to auctions, car…