Editor

Two State Reps. weigh in on COVID-19 lockdowns

As another protest at the State Capitol approaches Thursday, two local state representatives appear to be making statements about protests of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s the stay at home orders. State…

Editor May 13, 2020

Community Notices

Byron Center woman killed in Salem Township crash

A 27-year-old Byron Center woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a traffic crash in Salem Township. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash on 30th Street near…

Editor May 13, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: Don’t let COVID-19 control our lives

State of Confusion: I was listening to the radio in my truck Monday when the program announcer said they were going to talk with a barber from Owosso named Karl…

Editor May 12, 2020

Community Notices

Gun Lake Casino honored as a top employer in area

Gun Lake Casino was honored as one of the “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association for Business Resources, according to Grand Rapids Business Journal.…

Editor May 12, 2020

Columns

Introducing ‘Ramblin’ Road,’ writer Phyllis McCrossin

EDITOR’S NOTE: Townbroadcast is introducing a column from Allegan County native Phyllis McCrossin, a retired newspaper reporter who spends her warmer months living in Hamilton. McCrossin and this editor briefly…

Editor May 12, 2020

Obituaries

Wayland native Jack Deering dies at 87 in Newaygo

Wayland native Jack Deering died Sunday, May 10, at his Newaygo home on the Muskegon River. He was 87. Jack was born in Wayland on March 22, 1933, to Jacob…

Editor May 12, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Once again a pox on GOP, Dem houses

I really don’t know if Tara Reade’s sexual assault accusations against former Vice President Joe Biden are true. I also don’t know if Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s charges two years…

Editor May 11, 2020

Columns

Grandma’s Recipe Box: Apple dump cake; bring in the kids

This is another great recipe to make with the kids. Grandma always used her canned apples, but you could choose any style pie filling and cake mix. The flavor is…

Editor May 11, 2020

Community Notices

Barry County Fair for 2020 is canceled by COVID-19

The Barry County Agricultural Society Fair Board has announced the 2020 Barry County Fair has been canceled because of concerns about COVID-19. The fair, which has been held in or…

Editor May 11, 2020

Obituaries

Dennis Dame’s celebration of life will be at a later date

Dennis Dame, 56 of Wayland, died March 18. Dennis was successful in the trucking industry, where he was highly respected. He was an intelligent man of quick wit and generous…

Editor May 11, 2020