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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Bring Grandma’s Sunshine to the table
Who doesn’t remember their Grandma making this recipe? It always did bring sunshine to the table. Ingredients: Small 3 ounce box of powdered jello. Any flavor, Grandma always used lime.…
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Lady Clippers 4 points short of a district title
The Martin girls’ basketball team was just four points shy of a district championship Friday night. The Lady Clippers closed out their season with a 40-36 loss to Lawrence on…