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Army Bob: Be careful when using titles ‘Nazi’ and ‘Fascist’

by Robert M. Traxler The title of Nazi is tossed around liberally; voted for President Trump: Nazi, do not approve of abortion: Nazi, disagree with the latest politically correct concept: Nazi.…

Editor August 10, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: Perils of finding a place to eliminate waste

When I read the article this week in Townbroadcast that the Wayland City Council was going to leave the city park restrooms gender neutral, I didn't give it a moment's thought.…

Editor August 10, 2017

Articles

Former Moline Elementary neighbors complain to Twp. Board

It appears that not everybody is pleased with the results of Steve Austin's purchase of the old Moline Elementary building and converting it into a recreational vehicle repair business. Several…

Editor August 10, 2017

Articles

Green Lake One Stop may get to sell alcohol Sundays

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening gave a 2-1 advisory vote in favor of a request from Rod Brush, owner of the Green Lake One Stop convenience store, to remove…

Editor August 10, 2017

Articles

Martin Township adopts new cemetery ordinance

The Martin Township Board Wednesday night adopted a new cemetery ordinance that essentially tweaks the old one. Perhaps the biggest changes in the new rules deal with cost for burials…

Editor August 10, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: ‘Absolutely Anything’ bad, tired Python

(Review of Absolutely Anything) one star out of five stars Currently available for rent or streaming by Walter G. Tarrow Absolutely anything? More like absolutely awful. Woof! What a dog! And…

Editor August 10, 2017

Articles

Martin Fire Chief ‘frustrated’ with newest truck engine

Martin Township Fire Chief Earl Wykstra expressed frustration to the Township Board Wednesday night about the newest fire truck. Wykstra said the vehicle, which has only about 4,000 miles on…

Editor August 9, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 12, 1992 Representatives from Cellar Door Inc., developers of a proposed…

Editor August 9, 2017

Obituaries

Service will be Saturday for WHS grad Chris Frank

Chris E. Frank, age 57, of Byron Center, died Sunday, Aug. 6. A graduate of Wayland High School, Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, co-worker and a huge U of…

Editor August 8, 2017

Articles

Old Smith Lumber & Coal building to become event center

The former Smith Lumber & Coal business that was started in 1898 and closed in 2005, now will become a venue for banquets, wedding receptions and and reunions, including a…

Editor August 8, 2017