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Basura: Let me give you a Democrat’s ‘straw man’ rant

“Did you think you could cross the bridge without paying the toll?”  — Lily Morse, author Here is an encyclopedia definition of “straw man”: It is followed by two examples found…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inCommunity Notices

Wayland Middle School to observe Pearl Harbor Day

Wayland Union Middle School will hold its annual Pearl Harbor Day program to remember the events of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and to honor local veterans. The program,…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inSports

One of earliest deaf plane pilots, George Hall,88, dies

George D. Hall, 88 of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Nov. 16. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, he attended the Ontario School for the Deaf, and the Kendall School of Art…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inSports

On-line post calls for Hopkins hoops coach’s ouster

A disturbing and controversial post on Facebook is calling for the removal of Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Smith, a graduate of Wayland High School, is beginning his fifth…
Posted by Editor November 20, 2016
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Monday Moanin’: What will Trump do to public education?

What will a Trump Administration mean for supporters of public education? We don’t know very much about President-Elect Donald Trump’s ideas about education. However, during the campaign, Trump briefly presented…
Posted by Editor November 20, 2016
Posted inObituaries

Funeral is Tuesday for Shirley Brinks, 80, of Moline

Shirley Ann Brinks, age 80, of Moline, died Friday, Nov. 18. A dedicated Detroit Lions fan, she was first and foremost a wonderful wife, mother, and grandma. She is survived…
Posted by Editor November 19, 2016
Army Bob insists it’s a newspaper; it’s just on-line
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Army Bob insists it’s a newspaper; it’s just on-line

To the editor: In the Army Bob column, I constantly refer to the Townbroadcast as a “newspaper.” I am guilty of that and have no regrets saying it. Several good…
Posted by Editor November 19, 2016
Posted inSports

WHS grad 2nd on Kalamazoo College team in tackles

Quentin Sweeney, a 2013 graduate of Wayland Higher School and Division 2 all-state linebacker, has completed his junior year on the Kalamazoo College football team. He was second on team…
Posted by Editor November 19, 2016
Posted inSports

WHS grad Martus’ golf average 82.5 at Northwood

Wayland High School graduate Ali Martus finished her freshman season at Northwood University with an 82.5 per 18-hole round average this season in 10 outings. Her performance was fourth best…
Posted by Editor November 19, 2016
Posted inCommunity Notices

Cuddy Drain culvert to be paved Monday, workers say

Crews were packing down gravel over the culvert for the Cuddy Drain on Patterson Avenue Friday afternoon, and workmen from the Inter-County Drain Commission said they believe paving will begin…
Posted by Editor November 18, 2016

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