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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

July 31, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 3, 1994 The old Wayland School in 1906. “Local governing boards have been receiving disturbing notices interpreting use of private (building inspectors) as a breach of law.” The Michigan Department of...

Hasse, Cronkright co-captains of Lady Wildcats’ cross team

July 31, 2019

Seniors Grace Hasse (left) and Riley Cronkright have been chosen as co-captains of the Wayland girls' cross-country team for the 2019 season. Cronkright was a qualifier for the state Division 2 meet as a sophomore. The Lady Wildcats, coached by Sue Brewer, will start practice in a couple of weeks....

Austin Marsman adds 2 pics to collection at Dems’ debate

July 31, 2019

Martin High School graduate, Townbroadcast contributor, Grand Valley State University sophomore and political activist Austin Marsman found a couple more celebrity politician photo opportunities Tuesday night at the Democratic Party debate in Detroit. He had his photo taken with a rather tall Beto O'Rourke and with Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib....

Ex-wife of longtime Wayland physician, Trudy Kuiper dies

July 31, 2019

Gertrude "Trudy" Kuiper, 88, of Jenison, died Saturday, July 27. The former wife of longtime Wayland physician Dr. Dale W. Kuiper, she is suvived by her son, Randy Kuiper; many extended family and friends. Trudy enjoyed playing ping-pong, tennis, golf, and bicycling. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Celebration of Life is Saturday for Kentwood art teacher, 43

July 31, 2019

Eric Vales, age 43, of Dorr, died unexpectedly Friday, July 26. Eric was a husband, father, son, and brother who taught students the love of art at Kentwood Public Schools for 18 years. He is survived by Renee, his wife of 20 years; sons Ethan, Logan and Grady Vales; mother...

New Martin superintendent publicly introduces herself

July 30, 2019

New part-time Martin Schools Superintendent is on the job and she issue a statement on starting her new adventure here and to introduce herself to the community and district. Ballee-Stone, was chosen superintendent to succeed the retiring Dr. David Harnish last July. She said in a prepared statement: "I am...

Celebration of Life is Saturday for Frank Blank, 82, of Hopkins

July 30, 2019

Frank Albert Blank, 82 of Hopkins, died Monday, July 29, at his home. Born Aug. 21, 1936, in Crete, Ill., he was the son of the late Frank and Elsie (Dehn) Blank and the husband of the late Arlene (Schaendorf) Blank. Frank worked for the Teamsters and was a farmer....

Ranger Rick: Mueller show nothing more than a circus

July 30, 2019

Last week, for those of you witnessing the House of Representatives circus with Jerry Nadler as ringmaster, it was truly a spectacle of gross incompetence on display. The heroic veteran, former FBI Director, and Inquisition master, Mr. Robert Mueller, crashed and burned... biggly! His personal appearance was one of a...

Service Friday at St. Therese Church for Janet Westfahl

July 30, 2019

Janet Ilene Westfahl, 82 of Hopkins, died Friday, July 26, at Railside Assisted Living in Byron Center with her friend, Hannah Hensel, present. Born Jan. 1, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Janet was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (Schribner) Solomon and the wife of the late William Carl...

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday for Louise Kaboos, 71

July 29, 2019

Louise Mae Kaboos, age 71, of Moline, died Saturday, July 27. She is survived by her mother, Louise M. Wood; husband Wayne Kaboos; children, Amy Hoover, Anita (Tomas) Dies, Barbara (Craig) Boersen, Anna (Ken) DenBesten, Christopher (Julie) Kaboos, Daryl Kaboos, Jonathan Kaboos, Dennis (Dayana) Kaboos, and also Deb (Scott) Veltman;...

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