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Former Leighton Twp. Treasurer Arlene Oetman dies

Arlene Joyce Oetman, age 76, of Wayland, died Sunday, Nov. 20. Mrs. Oetman, who formerly was treasurer of Leighton Township, was a lifelong member of the Wayland Christian Refoimed Church…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inArticles

Drug warriors try to steer Wayland clear of dispensaries

After persuading the City of Allegan Nov. 2 not to allow local medical marijuana dispensaries, representatives from the West Michigan Enforcement Team (WEMET) and the Allegan County Substance Abuse Prevention…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inColumns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Helicopter parents could ruin athletics

“What mighty contests arise from trivial things.” — Alexander Pope Many Townbroadcast readers know my son, Robby, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, is head varsity cross-country and track coach…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inColumns

Basura: Let me give you a Democrat’s ‘straw man’ rant

“Did you think you could cross the bridge without paying the toll?”  — Lily Morse, author Here is an encyclopedia definition of “straw man”: It is followed by two examples found…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
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Wayland Middle School to observe Pearl Harbor Day

Wayland Union Middle School will hold its annual Pearl Harbor Day program to remember the events of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and to honor local veterans. The program,…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inSports

One of earliest deaf plane pilots, George Hall,88, dies

George D. Hall, 88 of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Nov. 16. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, he attended the Ontario School for the Deaf, and the Kendall School of Art…
Posted by Editor November 21, 2016
Posted inSports

On-line post calls for Hopkins hoops coach’s ouster

A disturbing and controversial post on Facebook is calling for the removal of Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Smith, a graduate of Wayland High School, is beginning his fifth…
Posted by Editor November 20, 2016
Posted inColumns

Monday Moanin’: What will Trump do to public education?

What will a Trump Administration mean for supporters of public education? We don’t know very much about President-Elect Donald Trump’s ideas about education. However, during the campaign, Trump briefly presented…
Posted by Editor November 20, 2016
Posted inObituaries

Funeral is Tuesday for Shirley Brinks, 80, of Moline

Shirley Ann Brinks, age 80, of Moline, died Friday, Nov. 18. A dedicated Detroit Lions fan, she was first and foremost a wonderful wife, mother, and grandma. She is survived…
Posted by Editor November 19, 2016
Army Bob insists it’s a newspaper; it’s just on-line
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Army Bob insists it’s a newspaper; it’s just on-line

To the editor: In the Army Bob column, I constantly refer to the Townbroadcast as a “newspaper.” I am guilty of that and have no regrets saying it. Several good…
Posted by Editor November 19, 2016

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