Editor

Tornado warnings caused by area menacing clouds

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for southern Barry County and Calhoun County after clouds like these were moving from northwest to southeast Saturday evening. Menacing clouds were…

Editor September 1, 2018

Editorial

State Rep. Whiteford now running with a bad crowd

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. My old longtime trout fishing chum Jim Wasserman and I took an ambitious…

Editor September 1, 2018

Obituaries

Service will be Tuesday for John Wieringa, Sr., 36

John J. Wieringa Sr., age 36, died Thursday, Aug. 30. He is survived by his children; John J. Jr., Elizabeth Lynn, Ashton James Wieringa, along with their mother, Kathleen Wieringa;…

Editor September 1, 2018

Editorial

Former Townbroadcast reporter endorses Garnet Lewis

To the editor: In case you haven't heard the news, I've been working on a political campaign this summer. My newest friend and mentor, Garnet Lewis is running for the…

Editor August 31, 2018

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board balks at buying 40-acre parks parcel

The Dorr Township Board voted 6-1 Thursday against the Park Commission’s request to purchase 40 acres adjacent to the South Park for $325,000, plus closing costs. The Park Commission, indicated…

Editor August 31, 2018

Sports

Wildcats blank Hastings in nonleague tennis contest

The Wayland varsity boys’ tennis team registered its first dual match victory of the season Wednesday with a 6-0 shutout decision over non-league opponent Hastings. The Wildcays also have had…

Editor August 31, 2018

Articles

Dorr Twp. officials suffering from election troubles

There are many headaches related to elections looming for Dorr Township officials. Not only are they preparing for the general election Nov. 6, they have learned about extra duties required…

Editor August 31, 2018

Sports

Clippers win 13-8 to even even season grid record

The Martin varsity football team Thursday night evened its season record with a 13-8 victory over South County, a combined football team of two schools, Bridgman and New Buffalo. It…

Editor August 31, 2018

Sports

Vikings drop offensive showcase to Olivet, 43-35

Hopkins' varsity football team learned Thursday night it's going to have to work harder on defense. The Vikings dropped a 43-35 non-conference contest to Olivet and saw their overall season…

Editor August 31, 2018

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board refers rezoning request to attorney

It isn't often when a township board overturns or sends back a recommendation to a planning commission, but that prospect is very real in Dorr Township. The Township Board Thursday…

Editor August 31, 2018