Editor

Celebration of life is delayed for Bob Ward

Robert “Bob” Ward, age 69, died Monday, March 10. He was a friend, uncle, brother, dad, father-in-law, son-in-law, husband and grandpa. He was a planner, cook, pontoon captain, teacher and…

Editor March 13, 2025

Community Notices

Huge barn in Leighton burns to the ground

A barn in Leighton Townshipwas severely burned Wednesday morning, prompting three area departments to be summoned. The barn, located near 137th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue (Fourth Street) was 44 years…

Editor March 12, 2025

Articles

Martin Twp. considers park and splash pad

The land for a proposed park is just to the north of the Clipper Cafe and to the south of the JC Wheeler Library on 10th Street. Martin Township is…

Editor March 12, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins firefighters say good-bye to 411

After nearly 30 years protecting citizens of the Hopkins Area Fire Department, local firefighters said goodbye to Engine No. 411. Custom built by Spencer Manufacturing in South Haven, 411 (originally…

Editor March 11, 2025

Community Notices

‘Bygone Days’ appears Thursday this week

Publication of the weekly “Bygone Days” historical column will be delayed by one day this week, appearing on Thursday rather than Wednesday on Townbroadcast. Editor/Proprietor David T. Young had the…

Editor March 11, 2025

Obituaries

Services Friday for Dale Overzet of Dorr

Dale Charles Overzet, age 84, of Dorr, died Sunday, March 9. Dale loved hunting, fishing, and camping with friends. He enjoyed spending winters in Bradenton, Fla., where he played in…

Editor March 11, 2025

Features

Martin students get ‘Forensic Files’ visit

Students in Mrs. Daniel Westphal's science class Monday welcomed Stephanie Snodgrass of the Michigan State Police Grand Rapids lab to her forensic science class and other high school students interested…

Editor March 10, 2025

Articles

Traffic devices may ease congestion at Wayland schools sites

Wayland school officials think they’ve come up with a solution to traffic congestion problems at the high school and middle school. Though they were unsuccessful in securing bids for electric…

Editor March 10, 2025

Obituaries

Memorial service is Friday for John Ong

John Joseph Ong, age 68, died Sunday, March 9, at his home in Dorr. He enjoyed playing games on his tablet, reading, making models, woodworking, and yard work, when he…

Editor March 10, 2025

Columns

King & I: Truth is good. Do the fact checking

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday. We just got back from the boys’ baseball game. They won. It was a low-scoring, close game. Those are the fun ones to watch. The…

Editor March 10, 2025