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One Small Voice: Good-bye to the schoolyard bully
by Lynn Mandaville It seems fitting, somehow, to say some words when something of significance comes to pass. And I believe that the passing of Ranger Rick from the pages…
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Do-nothing politicians are worse than worthless to us
“The best way for evil to triumph is for all good men to do nothing.” — Sir Edmund Burke Judy Rabideau, one of the earliest friends of Townbroadcast when it…
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Fierce rain, storms erase memory of local drought
A week ago, many in drought stricken West Michigan were saying they were praying for rain, but as the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for, you just might…
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Service July 10 at Calvary Church for Toby Hanson
Toby Lynn Hanson died Thursday after an extended battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 23, 1939, to Paul Sauers and Donna Sauers-Besko; both are deceased. Her love for the…
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Dorr Twp. gets update on sustainable business park
Darwin Baas, director of the Kent County Department of Public Works, and colleague Rick Chapla visited the Dorr Township Board again Thursday for an update on plans for the “Reimagine…
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Martin, Hopkins schools seek 5-year tax renewals
Two school ballot proposals, for Hopkins and Martin, will be included in special elections on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Both non-homestead proposals are for five-year renewals of taxes for commercial and…
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Back to school: Masks optional, classes 5 days a week
by Dr. Christina Hinds We are so happy to see our local COVID-19 numbers decline and restrictions greatly reduced. We are looking forward to the upcoming school year! I have…
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Dems urge county to use rescue funds for broadband
Allegan County Democratic Party Thursday at its business meeting adopted a resolution to urge Allegan County’s Board of Commissioners to spend the $22.9 million in American Rescue Plan money on…
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Martin teen apprehended in burglaries from vehicles
A group of Martin citizens Friday morning apprehended a teen suspected of stealing items from cars parked outside the Dollar General store downtown. The teen, believed to live inside the…
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Funeral July 9 for Costa Rican native Flora Kles
Flora Kles, age 89, died Wednesday, June 23. Flora was born in Costa Rica. She loved people and always welcomed everyone to her home so she could cook Costa Rican meals.…