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Ramblin’ Road: My dad had my back in days gone by
Happy Father’s Day. I had a rather pleasant surprise this week. I was walking DK Friday morning when a woman stepped out from behind her trailer and said, “Hello Phyllis.…
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Funeral will be June 29 for Esther Schaafsma, age 97
Esther J. Schaafsma, 97, of Martin, died Wednesday, June 16, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Esther was born on Nov. 3, 1923, in Monterey Township, the seventh of nine children born…
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Yes It’s True: Lady Wildcats have had a helluva year
“So close, so close, and yet so far.” — Frankie Valli, “My Eyes Adored You,” 1975 “I coulda been a contenda.” — Marlon Brando, in “On the Waterfront.” When I…
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Is Covid pandemic finally going away for good?
The statistics associated with the Covid-19 pandemic continue to wind down, except for the number of deaths. The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported that 155 people have died as…
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Hopkins FFA annual tractor parade comes to Wayland
The Hopkins chapter of the FFA Saturday morning put together its annual tractor parade. After gathering at Hopkins School on Clark Street in Hopkins, undeterred by the morning rain, the…
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Ranger Rick resigns from writing for Townbroadcast
After more than nine years of writing a weekly column for Townbroadcast, Ranger Rick has resigned. Ranger Rick was the nom de plume for the author, who wished to remain anonymous,…
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Here’s my 2-step cure for our unfair elections disease
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Save our republic! Because the two-party political system in the United States has…
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Masks optional in Wayland summer school sessions
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced an accelerated plan to reopen our state. Beginning Tuesday, June 22, all gathering restrictions will be lifted and face masks will no longer be required. COVID-19…
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Hopkins Area Firefighters extinguish huge ditch fire
The Hopkins Area Fire Department (HAFD) Thursday afternoon responded to a ditch fire on 20th Street in Watson Township. Tanker 441 was driving through the area when personnel came across…
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WHS alum to compete in Tokyo goalball Paralympics
Wayland High School graduate Tyler Merren will represent the U.S.A. in goalball at the Tokyo Paralympics in August. Merren will be one of 12 athletes to represent the United United…