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Memorial service pending for Florence Hoekstra, 81

Florence Belle (Herbert) Hoekstra died at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the age of 81. Florence was born on June 22, 1937, in Plainwell, the daughter…

Editor January 23, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Social Security neither social nor secure

Many Townbroadcast readers are on Social Security or will be soon. How much do you know about the history of Social Security? President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social…

Editor January 22, 2019

Community Notices

Martin grad among new GVSU president greeters

Martin High School graduate and Townbroadcast contributor Austin Marsman was among those who officially did a meet and greet Tuesday with new Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella. Marsman,…

Editor January 22, 2019

Articles

City denies Marlo Lane, Geneva Drive drainage request

The Wayland City Council Tuesday evening turned down a request from residents on Marlo Lane and Geneva Drive for an underground drainage system, but agreed to proceed with the street…

Editor January 22, 2019

Sports

Wildcats drop 55-41 verdict to GR South Christian

South Christian braved the icy and snowy elements Tuesday evening and turned back Wayland 55-41 in an O-K Gold Conference hoops matchup on the Wildcats' floor. The Sailors, with the…

Editor January 22, 2019

Sports

Hopkins’ home game vs. NorthPointe postponed

The Hopkins boys' home varsity basketball game this evening against NorthPointe Christian has been postponed because of weather conditions. Coach Jake Jewett said a rescheduled date has not yet been…

Editor January 22, 2019

Community Notices

Hastings City Bank changing its name to Highpoint

The name of Hastings City Bank, which has a branch at 156 W. Superior St. in Wayland, has been changed to Highpoint Community Bank, effective Jan. 21. Mark A. Kolanowski,…

Editor January 22, 2019

Sports

Hopkins’ Gossman has 3rd highest 2-game score

Hopkins High School senior Brenden Gossman is one of four high school bowlers in Michigan who have rolled a perfect 300 game, which his accomplished Jan. 9. His two-game series…

Editor January 22, 2019

Community Notices

Thirteen Tech Center students involved in traffic crash

Allegan County Fire District Chief Nick Brink blamed a five-vehicle traffic crash on M-222 Tuesday morning on age and speed, but acknowledged seat belts save lives. The incident involved 13…

Editor January 22, 2019

Obituaries

Service planned for Friday for Dorothy Collier, 88

Dorothy Collier age 88, died Monday, Jan. 21. Dorothy enjoyed traveling with her family, go carts, stock cars and quilting. She gave her heart to the Lord in the summer…

Editor January 22, 2019