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Casino to add bar, games room, noodle eatery

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Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a high-limit table games room, and restaurant, Lucky Dragon Noodle Bar. “We are excited to announce exciting renovations coming soon here...
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Lady Vikings improve to 4-0 in O-K Silver volleyball

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team lifted its O-K Silver dual match record to 4-0 Thursday evening by sweeping Sparta in three matches. The Lady Vikes traveled to Sparta on Thursday (9/29) and came away with a victory.  "The played well and we received contributions from many players," said coach Terri...
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Correction: Building administrators’ vote was passed

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Townbroadcast apparently incorrectly reported that Wayland Board of Education Vice President Pete Zondervan voted against a proposal for building administrators. Zondervan voted in the affirmative and the proposal passed 4-3 instead of being turned down 4-3. The proposal was for a tweaked salary agreement for building administrators that would meant...
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Farmers Market seeks part-time market manager soon

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The Wayland Farmers Market plans to start up again soon and run util fall. The market is located next to the Henika District Library on South Main Street. The city's Main Street program is looking for more vendors and a part-time market manager to serve Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9...
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GoFundMe page set up for videographer Terry Ellis

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Terry Ellis A GoFundMe page has been established for Terry Ellis, a videographer who appears at every local high school sporting event and school activities.  He was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery and is now undergoing treatment five days a week.  After his treatments he is still videoing as many...
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Tony Kramer, 2005 WHS graduate, reportedly has died

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Word has been received today of the death Wednesday of Tony Kramer, a 2005 graduate of Wayland High School. The son of nurse Amy Kramer and Wayland City Councilman Joe Kramer, he was a chef, a husband and father living in New Wales, Pa. His mother posted on Facebook, "We...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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25 Years Ago — April 13, 1994 The Hopkins Free Public Library is planning to restructure its financing and will ask local voters approve a half-mill levy. Library Director Alice Hazen and Library Board President Mary Howard have indicated funding will run out within just a few years if something...
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Write It Right: Dorr sewer project didn’t include water

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Townbroadast last Thursday night published a story that incorrectly suggested that the Dorr Township sewer project that led to a recall effort included water. The project was only for installation of sewer service along 142nd Avenue from the U.S.-131 expressway to downtown Dorr. Townbroadcast regrets the error and misunderstanding.
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle on U.S.-131 expressway

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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on northbound U.S.-131 expressway near the Shelbyville exit (No. 59) Northbound Friday afternoon. Traffic was shut down by authorities for almost an hour and a half after the incident occurred at about 3:40 p.m. Motorists were diverted off the freeway south of the...
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