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One Small Voice: Technology makes our lives an open book
When do we learn the concept of privacy? I think for me, a child of the 1950s, it wasn't something introduced very early. I think I absorbed it over time. I…
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Lady Vikings 3rd in Delton Invitational cross contest
The Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team placed third among nine teams Thursday at the Delton Invitational and the boys took sixth among 11 teams. The Martin boys’ team finished ninth.…
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Service Friday for Canadian native Muriel TerMeer
Muriel Frances Mae TerMeer died Wednesday, Sept. 13, at her home in Hopkins. Born Oct. 22, 1932, in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, she was the oldest of four children born to the late…
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Funeral mass will be Monday at St. Mary’s for Marvin Weber
Marvin James Weber, age 88, died Wednesday, Sept. 13. Marv was a very social person who enjoyed talking with anyone he met and camping with family and friends. He played…
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Air park neighbors hint they’ll sue Leighton Twp. Board
Neighbors of the proposed air park in Leighton Township Thursday night hinted at the possibility they will take legal action against the Township Board if it wins final approval. The issue,…
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Lady Wildcats still improving, but still finish 4th
The Wayland girls varsity golf team shot its best round of the season Wednesday on the home course at Orchard Hills. The Lady Wildcats finished with a score of 178, but still it…
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Robin Beckwith promoted to United Bank branch manager
Word on Facebook is that Robin Beckwith, assistant manager, has been promoted to manager of the Wayland branch of United Bank. Townbroadcast attempted to contact a United Bank official about…
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Fatal crash on U.S.-131 near Dorr rerouts motorists
A crash on southbound US-131 near Dorr shut down traffic after a crash Wednesday night that killed one person. A male driver near the Wayland exit was spotted driving erratically and…
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Martin Township to file amicus brief in casino court case
The Martin Township Board Wednesday adopted a resolution to file an amicus brief along with Wayland Township in U.S. Supreme Court in the lengthy Patchak v. Zinke case involving the Gun…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 years Ago — Sept. 14, 1992 The Martin Village Council is considering a policy to regard all employees as “at-will,” meaning they can be dismissed at ant time without…