Posted inObituaries
Service for Renee Hilton set at Green Lake Church
Renee Joye Hilton, age 54, died Saturday, Dec. 23. She was born in Grand Rapids on Dec. 3, 1969, to Dennis Decker and Dawn (Roerig) Aubertin, both of whom preceded…
Posted inEditorial
‘Mark’s Palace’ lacks office space in Hopkins Township
To the editor: We have all heard of government excess. The $600 hammers of NASA and other similar goofy or stupid excesses of government. Yet some of these happen very…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. responses still set records
The Leighton Township Fire Department today posted on Facebook that it has seen yet another spike in emergency incidents. The post indicated that, “For 2023 the increase was a record…
Posted inFeatures
Former Townbroadcast columnist writing own blog
Former Townbroadcast columnist Denise Merlau ("Everyday Joys") is getting back into the business of writing. The former Denise Dykstra stepped aside a couple of years ago and became the Martin…
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Local ‘Between the Buns’ competition starts today
The Wayland Main Street program has launched a "Between the Buns" competition among restaurants in Wayland, Gun Lake, Dorr, Hopkins, Green Lake and Hilliards eateries to determine local customers' favorite…
Posted inColumns
Chicken Rice Roger: In grandmother’s own words
This recipe was copied from a recipe card that my Grandmother had written out for me as she had made it, still continuing to be a family favorite. So if…
Posted inObituaries
Memorial gathering Jan. 12 to honor Wayne Clark, 90
Wayne Nelson Clark, known to those who knew him as Ola or Curly, died Thursday, Dec. 28. He was 90. Wayne was born in Grand Rapids on July 2, 1933,…
Posted inFeatures
That was the year that was 2023 in NE Allegan County
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is a historical review and analysis of the now dearly departing year 2023. The Clippers celebrate one of their many…
Posted inSports
Wildcat girls take 7th place in bowling tournament
The Wayland High School gils’ varsity bowling team completed in the South Haven/Allegan tournament Friday at Spectrum Lanes. The Wildcats finished seventh out of 15 teams. “Everyone made good contributions…
Posted inObituaries
Service will be Jan. 13 for Mary Ellen Winebarger
Mary Ellen Winebarger, age 87, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Dec. 28. Mary Ellen enjoyed always being on “the go.” She loved spending time with people and getting to know them.…