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Road, weather conditions better, but dangers persist

January 31, 2019

A semi jackknifed on the U.S.-131 expressway early this afternoon just north of the Martin (No. 55) exit and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The freeway was shut down from Martin to the Kent County line Thursday afternoon because it was like a sheet of ice. And the...

Service Monday for Moline native Linda Nagel, 72

January 31, 2019

Linda J. Nagel, age 72, died Saturday, Jan. 26. She was born into the family of Joe and Jane Haveman of Moline and attended South Christian High School. She received her bachelor and master's degrees at Calvin College, and taught special education students until her retirement from the Kentwood and...

Yes It Is, It’s True: This storm takes me back 41 years

January 30, 2019

OK, at this point I have to admit I've been comparing our recent awful winter weather to the almost incomparable Blizzard of '78 that occurred this same week 41 years ago. I remember the events all too well, and it's one of those developments about which so many people could...

Four Hopkins postponed hoops games rescheduled

January 30, 2019

The recent spate of winter weather has not only closed schools, businesses and government services, but also postponed high school basketball games. Hopkins head varsity basketball coach Jake Jewett had announced the dates for four rescheduled games for his Vikings. Below are the rescheduled games: • @ Kelloggsville — Rescheduled...

Former Martin restaurateur Jack Fenton dies at age 87

January 30, 2019

Former Martin restaurateur and Wayland Board of Education member Jack Fenton died Tuesday, Jan. 29. He was 87. Born July 28, 1931 to Elwood and Clara Fenton in Wayland Township, he began his farming career at the age of 7 after the unexpected death of his father. In 1950, he...

Will local schools be closed all week, like Grand Rapids?

January 30, 2019

Father and son, Billy and Caleb Fifelski, have been busy this week with drivers in trouble. The relentless winter storm that included a lot of snow, life-threatening frigid temperatures and massive blowing and drifting, continued to plague northeast Allegan County and all of West Michigan Wednesday. Conditions were so bad...

Funeral is Monday for Kenneth Roelofs, 70, of Dorr

January 30, 2019

Kenneth Jay Roelofs, age 70, of Dorr, died Monday, Jan. 28, following cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol; his children, Ken Jr. and Teri Roelofs, Timothy Roelofs, Lisa Roelofs; grandchildren, Justin, Jesse, Chase, Tori, Courtney; brothers and sisters, Fern and Martin Kiel, Jan and...

‘High school yell’ nearly lands WHS student in jail

January 29, 2019

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast will be unable to publish the weekly "Bygone Days" feature Wednesday, as customary, because of the cold and snowy weather. Efforts will be made to publish Thursday. In the meantime, enjoy this historical tidbit: David Britten Former Pine Street Elementary principal David Britten recently came across a...

Marina melts Gun Lake ice, prompting safety concerns

January 29, 2019

by Austin Marsman Much of Gun Lake is covered in ice, however, one portion on South Shore remains open water. Lucas Spoor, owner of the Landing Marina is benefiting from the installment of an aerator, as first reported by The Sun and News. Aerators, or bubblers, are commonly used to...

Ranger Rick: Tales of the road from veteran motorist

January 29, 2019

Over my career I've driven many miles for work, vacations and pleasure. I like to drive and think I'm pretty good at it. I've had one accident on the road, admittedly my fault, resulting in a fender bender. But with probably over a million miles driven in a lifetime, I...

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