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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…

Editor June 25, 2021

Columns

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…

Editor June 25, 2021

Articles

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…

Editor June 25, 2021

Community Notices

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…

Editor June 25, 2021

Obituaries

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.…

Editor June 25, 2021

Articles

Tuinstra lectures board on taxes, but hearing is July 29

The Dorr Townshp Board Thursday night voted to have a public truth in taxation hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, on overriding the Headlee Amendment rollback millage rate. Supervisor…

Editor June 24, 2021

Obituaries

Service Saturday at St. Mary’s for Barb Wrobleski

Barbara Jeanne Wrobleski, age 87, died Monday, June 21. She was born Jan. 31, 1934. in Kalamazoo, and married Dale Billings and had seven children. Mr. Billings died June 26,…

Editor June 24, 2021

Community Notices

Car fire, crash summons local firefighters to scene

The Wayland and Yankee Springs Fire Departments Thursday morning were summoned to the scene of a personal injury traffic crash that included a car fire. The incident occurred on M-179…

Editor June 24, 2021

Articles

Yes it’s true: Dorr’s 5 Lakes Brewing moving to Tanger

It has been confirmed that 5 Lakes Brewing Co. indeed will move this fall into the Tanger Outlet mall in Byron Township, as reported by Townbroadcast three months ago. “We…

Editor June 23, 2021

Sports

Wildcat outfielder Emma Tornes named all-state

Emma Tornes, hard-hitting outfielder for the Wayland varsity softball team, has been named to the Division 2 all-state team. Coach Cheri Ritz announced the selections Wednesday. Earning Division 2 honorable…

Editor June 23, 2021