Editor

Martin Twp. joins Confused about Covid-19 Relief Club

The Martin Township Board joined the Confused by Covid Relief Club Wednesday evening, but Clerk Rachelle Smit agreed to send in the application for funding. Smit told board colleagues, “I…

Editor July 14, 2021

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 15, 1996 Sidewalk improvements in the Village of Hopkins promise to…

Editor July 14, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: A pastor’s passing prompts memories

“It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small, small world.” — A song from one of the…

Editor July 13, 2021

Columns

I still fiercely defend those boys who ‘will be boys’

by Denise Dykstra I pulled the suburban into the park and giggled a little as the boys shot out of it. It was on a whim that we were out…

Editor July 13, 2021

Editorial

School board ruckuses may be coordinated or planned

To the editor: RE: Townbroadcast story about "Torches & Pitchforks" group appearing at school board meeting: This is an organized effort with the strings being pulled by multiple politically motivated…

Editor July 13, 2021

Obituaries

Moline native Grace Verwys passes at age 96

Grace Verwys, age 96, of Grand Rapids, died Monday, July 12. She was born in Moline to Andrew and Fannie Pasma. Grace had a servant's heart and lived a life devoted…

Editor July 13, 2021

Obituaries

Memorial visitation slated for Ronald Pinckney, 62

Ronald Lee Pinckney, age 62, died Saturday, July 10. Ronnie graduated from East Grand Rapids High School. Ronnie was a truck driver for 40 plus years and spent his free…

Editor July 13, 2021

Features

Service will be Saturday for Mark Funk, 54, of Burnips

Mark Funk, age 54 of Burnips, died Saturday, July 10. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Shelley Funk; children Alicia (Cesar) Juarez-Cano; mother, Lavonne Funk; grandchildren Ariana,…

Editor July 13, 2021

Articles

‘Torches & Pitchforks’ group pays board another visit

If the Wayland Board of Education meeting Monday night was a movie, it could be titled, “Torches and Pitchforks: The Sequel.” Torches and pitchforks is a common description journalists use…

Editor July 12, 2021

Community Notices

Memorial celebration for Jose Blanco will be Sunday

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story orginally and incorrectly reported the memorial party was to be held Saturday afternoon. It will be Sunday afternoon instead. A memorial service for Jose…

Editor July 12, 2021