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Basura: ‘Namaste’ my only response to getting close
“ I’m not old, But I been around a long time.” — Delbert McClinton I got a call from Arizona a couple of nights ago, from an old friend. He worked in…
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COVID-19 cases in county now at 41, but no deaths
The Allegan County Health Department has reported the county has 41 positive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. There have been no deaths reported. Terms to…
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WHS grad is All-America honorable mention bowler
Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben earned honorable mention accolades on the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association All-America team announced last Wednesday. Urben, who was Division 2 individual state champion…
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John Linder’s ashes to be released in South Dakota
John E. Linder of Dorr, a 1973 graduate of Wayland High School, died Sunday, April 12. He was 64. Born on Dec. 30, 1955, he was beloved by many for…
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Pine Rest social worker posts weekly for students
Wayland Union Schools has partnered with Pine Rest to provide mental health support for students and is introducing school social worker Jessica Boss to write Facebook posts to help them…
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Virus increases local food truck program’s numbers
Local coordinators for the free food truck program in Wayland agree more people are showing for the monthly distribution, but it’s not overwhelming because of the Coronavirus crisis. The distribution…
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Yes It’s True: Bernie’s bid sank like a stone, but why?
“The game is rigged… But nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care.” — George Carlin The dictionary on my computer defines a blitzkrieg as “an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.” Just…
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Hopkins Twp. DDA public hearing will be May 27
The Hopkins Township Board will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, on an ordinance to establish a Downtown Development Authority for the west side of U.S.-131…
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Paul Goodwin takes over WHS freshman football team
Paul Goodwin, a 2008 Wayland High School graduate, has been named freshman football coach for Wayland High School. Goodwin, who played four years of football at WHS and at Olivet…
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One Small Voice: I’ve got those Old Pandemic Blues
by Lynn Mandaville When I sit down to write a column for Townbroadcast, two things always cross my mind. First is, who am I that my opinions are worth a…