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Martin native Eddie Oetman passes at age 81
Eddie Oetman, age 81, died Wednesday, June 9, at Vicinia Gardens. Eddie was born on Nov. 14, 1939, in Martin to Richard and Ruth (Edwards) Oetman. Eddie lived for his children,…
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Celebration of life Thursday in Martin for Jack Alles
Jack Bernard Alles, age 83, died Wednesday, June 9. Jack enjoyed his family, church and volunteering at Lake Alfred Ministries in Florida. His passion was to help others with their…
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ORV ordinance approved by Allegan County Board
The proposed county-wide Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance was passed Thursday by the Allegan County Board of Commissioners. Though it's been more than a year since proponents organized the drive at township,…
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Leighton officials to meet with PCI about complaints
Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Wolbrink plans to have a meeting soon with Kirk Scharphorn of Professional Code Inspections about recent complaints of poor constituent service. The move, announced Thursday night…
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Army Bob: Reverse racism comments get a free pass
by Robert M. Traxler An article in the Washington Post quoted a speech by Dr. Aruna Khilanani lecturing at Yale, saying she had dreams about “unloading a revolver into the…
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Wildcats to face softball ‘Cinderella’ foe in regionals
The Wayland varsity softball team Saturday at 10 a.m. will take on a Coldwater team that has a 20-17 season record hiding the fact it has faced a lot of…
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Martin Twp. told WAEMS to buy 2 new ambulances
Wayland Area Emergency Services is buying two more ambulances despite the recent financial hardships caused the Covid-19 crisis. Sarah Lynema, who represents Martin Township on the Ambulance Board, told township…
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Judy Cooper’s celebration of life is in Dorr Saturday
Judith Ann "Judy" Cooper, 75, of Dorr, formerly of Hudson, Fla., died Monday, June 7. Judy was fun-loving and had a great sense of humor. She loved her grandchildren and…
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Celebration of life for Ray Silvis Sr. to be announced
Raymond Silvis passed away Sunday, June 6, at the age of 70. Ray served in the United States Marines from 1968 to 1972. He was a wonderful soul who loved…
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Everyday Joys: My dread of approaching an empty nest
EDITOR’S NOTE: I asked Denise Dykstra of Martin if she’d like to write a column for Townbroadcast. This is her first entry, which she already had posted on Facebook: by…