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Second COVID-19 death reported in Allegan County

Allegan County has had 95 positive COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, April 29, and the Health Department has announced the second death of the disease. There are a total of…

Editor April 29, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral for WHS grad Ted Inverso, 58, postponed

Word has been received of the death April 25 of 1980 Wayland High School graduate Ted Inverso of many complications from diabetes and kidney issues. He was 58. Among his…

Editor April 29, 2020

Editorial

I am an unapologetic supporter of Medicare for All

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have a confession that will surprise virtually no one who knows me or…

Editor April 28, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: Let’s put Michigan back in business

The pandemic response is ongoing and now everyone is on edge with hand washing, masking, social distancing, etc. I viewed on television fights in stores over booze, toilet paper, food,…

Editor April 28, 2020

Obituaries

Private graveside service set for Kurt Rogers of Dorr

Kurt Douglas Rogers, age 61, of Dorr, died Friday, April 24. Kurt worked for M&K Truck Centers as a mechanic. He is survived by his brother, J. Scott (Marilyn) Rogers;…

Editor April 28, 2020

Obituaries

Celebration of Life at Jijak Camp for Jamey Steffens

Jamey Lee Steffens, 26, of Hopkins, died Wednesday, April 22. He was born June 23, 1993, in Grand Rapids and was a graduate of Allendale High School. Jamey loved playing…

Editor April 28, 2020

Sports

Two former Wildcats earn Cornerstone hoops honors

Two Wayland High School graduates earned honors for their performances for Cornerstone University's season cut short in March because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Freshman Cory Ainsworth, a 2019 WHS…

Editor April 27, 2020

Columns

Grandma’s Recipe Box: Try Banana/Orange Bread

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast welcomes its newest column, focusing on recipes from days gone by, as provided by Kathy Hamman Miller, a staffer at the Then & Now Historical Library in…

Editor April 27, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Virus sparks Rabbit River Trail discovery

My wife and I, on a gorgeous April spring Sunday afternoon, took our first walk to and through the Rabbit River Trail without Bella the Wonderdog. It had been one…

Editor April 26, 2020

Obituaries

Private service planned for Alexa Knooihuizen, only 28

Alexa Spencer Knooihuizen, a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hopkins, died Tuesday, April 21. She was 28. She was born Oct. 15, 1991, in the daughter of…

Editor April 25, 2020