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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…

Editor June 11, 2021

Community Notices

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,…

Editor June 10, 2021

Articles

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

Columns

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

Sports

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

Articles

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

Obituaries

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

Obituaries

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

Columns

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…

Editor June 9, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland woman heroically saves victim with Heimlich

A Wayland woman saved a life Wednesday afternoon at a United Church of Wayland luncheon after the funeral of Lois "Louie" Edwards. Yvonne Pardee came to the rescue of a…

Editor June 9, 2021