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Hopkins, Dorr plan July 4 celebrations this weekend

Dorr and Hopkins will have Independence Day celebrations spread out over three days this weekend. Dorr is planning most events for Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3, while Hopkins…

Editor June 27, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: My delight to learn about Quinceanera

by Phyllis McCrossin Learning new things never gets old and often, if we take the time to observe, it is the everyday things that we take for granted that can…

Editor June 27, 2021

Columns

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…

Editor June 27, 2021

Columns

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…

Editor June 26, 2021

Community Notices

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…

Editor June 26, 2021

Obituaries

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…

Editor June 26, 2021

Articles

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…

Editor June 25, 2021

Community Notices

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