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Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. responses still set records

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…

Editor January 2, 2024

Features

Former Townbroadcast columnist writing own blog

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…

Editor January 1, 2024

Features

Local ‘Between the Buns’ competition starts today

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…

Editor January 1, 2024

Columns

Chicken Rice Roger: In grandmother’s own words

This recipe was copied from a recipe card that my Grandmother had written out for me as she had made it, still continuing to be a family favorite. So if…

Editor December 31, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial gathering Jan. 12 to honor Wayne Clark, 90

Wayne Nelson Clark, known to those who knew him as Ola or Curly, died Thursday, Dec. 28. He was 90. Wayne was born in Grand Rapids on July 2, 1933,…

Editor December 30, 2023

Features

That was the year that was 2023 in NE Allegan County

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is a historical review and analysis of the now dearly departing year 2023. The Clippers celebrate one of their many…

Editor December 30, 2023

Sports

Wildcat girls take 7th place in bowling tournament

The Wayland High School gils’ varsity bowling team completed in the South Haven/Allegan tournament Friday at Spectrum Lanes. The Wildcats finished seventh out of 15 teams. “Everyone made good contributions…

Editor December 29, 2023

Obituaries

Service will be Jan. 13 for Mary Ellen Winebarger

Mary Ellen Winebarger, age 87, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Dec. 28. Mary Ellen enjoyed always being on “the go.” She loved spending time with people and getting to know them.…

Editor December 29, 2023

Community Notices

Is Dorr Twp. considering purchase of CrossWind?

The Dorr Township Board will have a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the township hall, 4196 18th St., Dorr, MI. There has been a great deal…

Editor December 28, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Defund the police and crime stats go up

by Robert M. Traxler I googled “Is building a wall on our southern border a racist act?” Google posted eight links calling former President Donald Trump a racist, before one…

Editor December 28, 2023