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Service Wednesday for Barbara Klunder of Moline

March 11, 2019

Barbara Klunder, age 82 of Moline, died Sunday, March 10, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Duane; their children Scott (Sherry) Klunder, Joy (Phil) Burley, and Sherri (Pat) Miklusicak, 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; step-mother, Cora Henning; sister, JoAnne (Lyle) Carpenter; sister-in-law,...

Sydney Urben, Mt. Mercy going to bowling nationals

March 10, 2019

Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben (back row, second from left) is a key member of the Mount Mercy University women's bowling team that qualified this weekend for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national tournament next week in Dayton, Ohio. Urben a year ago as a Wildcat captured...

Columns

One Small Voice: Cohen’s story recalls Joe Valachi

March 10, 2019

A very entertaining movie called My Blue Heaven was released in 1990. It starred Steve Martin as a low-level gangster who had been flipped to provide testimony against a fictional mob kingpin (Mr. Gottzo). Under the protection of Barney Coopersmith, the FBI agent charged with installing Vinnie Antonelli (Martin) in...

Two WHS students win Youth in Government awards

March 10, 2019

Wayland High School students attended the Michigan Youth in Government Conference Feb. 28 - March 3 in East Lansing. Despite many snow days this winter, the team stepped up and made a lasting impact at the conference. Aylin Gulch, Brayden Probst, Anna Fifelski, Melissa VanDerHart and Alanya Foster all had...

Write It Right: Principal says he’s had no cancer

March 10, 2019

A story Friday about the upcoming retirement of Steeby Elementary Principal Mike Haverdink incorrectly reported he once had been battling testicular cancer. Mr. Haverdink vehemently denies he's ever had cancer. Townbroadcast regrets the error and apologizes.

Yes It Is, It’s True: We need nuance in polarized U.S.

March 9, 2019

According to Wikipedia, "the phrase 'you're either with us, or against us' and similar variations are used to depict situations as being polarized and to force witnesses, bystanders, or others unaligned with some form of pre-existing conflict to either become allies of the speaking party or lose favor. The implied consequence of not joining the team...

Avery Hudson named to all-GLIAC basketball team

March 9, 2019

Avery Hudson Wayland High School graduate and Davenport University sophomore Avery Hudson has earned a first team berth on the All-GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) team. Hudson had a breakout second year with Davenport, leading the Panthers in three-point percentage (41.5%), free throw percentage (88.6%), defensive rebounds (126), assists (142) and...

Martin eyes tough regional Monday after district title

March 8, 2019

Kiaya Warner fights for the ball in the regional opener Wednesday while teammates Freddie Elkins (40), Jaclyn Hildebrand (15) and Faith Guritz (35) watch. Martin has captured the MHSAA Division 4 district girls' basketball championship, but there's some serious work ahead. The Lady Clippers improved their overall season record to...

Steeby Principal Mike Haverdink retiring this year

March 8, 2019

Mike Haverdink will retire at the end of this academic year as the principal of Steeby Elementary School. Supt. Norman Taylor, in acknowledging Haverdink stepping down, said, "We will be posting for his position in the near future." A special panel will review applications for his successor after they are...

Community Notices

Plainwell woman rescued after SUV plunges into river

March 8, 2019

Martin Township Fire Department, Allegan County Sheriff's Department and Michigan State Police personnel Thursday evening rescued a 68-year-old Plainwell woman whose SUV was submerged in the Gun River. Allegan County deputies were dispatched just before 10 p.m. to the scene at Second Street south of 116th Avenue in Martin Township. Emergency...

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