2020 – Page 55

‘Liberal media’ is actually just a hyped up oxymoron

EDITOR'S NOTE: I published this editorial on Townbroadcast four years ago. Given recent developments and a slew of comments I've seen on Facebook for quite some time, I feel compelled…

Editor August 9, 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: On lifting the lid of that scary pipe

by Lynn Mandaville Riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To prove to the ‘possum that it IS possible. It was recently suggested to me by a friend…

Editor August 8, 2020

Features

Local lads return wallet, money to Hopkins man

Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey has lauded Austin Nichols (center) and Logan Mishoe as Wayland Police Citizens of the Day after the lads presented him with a wallet they had…

Editor August 8, 2020

Articles

Primary leaves loose ends for millage, prosecutor

Tuesday’s primary election has left some loose ends, and on another front, area school districts plagued with uncertainty, are seeing a shortage of candidates for board of education. Perhaps the…

Editor August 7, 2020

Obituaries

Service Monday for truck enthusiast Robert Roelofs

Robert L. Roelofs, age 88, of Wayland, died Monday, Aug. 3. Bob retired from Star Truck Rentals Company, and from Weller Truck Company. He was a founding member of the…

Editor August 7, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral in Martin will be Monday for Mary DeMann

Mary DeMann died Wednesday, Aug. 5, at her home in Martin after a brief illness. She was 62. She was born March 30, 1958, in St. Joseph, to the Rev.…

Editor August 7, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: How old is too old for the U.S. presidency?

by Robert M. Traxler How old is too old to be President of the United States? Former Vice President Joe Biden is 78 years old pushing 79, born on Nov.…

Editor August 6, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland adjusts Back to School plan to hybrid model

Wayland Union schools is adjusting its “Return to Learn plans for the academic year. Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds, in a letter to parents today wrote: “We've received an overwhelming response…

Editor August 6, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland non-Homestead millage may not be a loss

The Allegan County Board of Canvassers is closely examining results of the Wayland Union School District non-Homestead millage renewal request in the Aug. 4 primary election. The unoffical results from…

Editor August 6, 2020

Obituaries

Graveside service will be Friday for Jeffrey Dykstra

Jeffrey Dale Dykstra, age 53, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Aug. 4. He sold produce at the Fulton Street Farmers Market for 42 years and managed that market for 15 of…

Editor August 6, 2020