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Ranger Rick: Electric cars won’t replace gassers anytime soon
EDITOR'S NOTE: Rick is on sabbatical this week, but he asked his good friend Army Bob to pinch hit for this week's column: by Robert M. Traxler Electric cars are…
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Former Wayland elementary teacher Ida Warner dies
Ida Mary Warner (nee McCutchan), age 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 2. A former Wayland elementary teacher and wife of teacher-coach Jack Warner, she lived in Otsego, but most recently resided in…
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WHS soph Charlie Toman wins Dwarf Games archery silver
It's been a remarkable journey to Guelph, Ontario, for Wayland High School sophomore Charlie Toman (left, dressed in black), son of John and Jada Hinkle Toman of Shelbyville. He and…
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Wayland Main Street program named among 11 best in U.S.
The City of Wayland’s Main Street program has been rated one of the nation’s 11 best, according to the national organization. City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel announced the development at Monday…
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Restroom policy in City Park to remain gender neutral
The City Park has had family restrooms for the last couple of years, and despite some complaints, it isn’t likely they will be reverted backs to “men’s” and “women’s” any…
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City of Wayland seems fine with adopting chicken ordinance
The Wayland City Council made it clear Monday night there’ll be no pusillanimous pussyfooting on the issue of developing a local chicken ordinance. Council voted 5-1 to direct City Manager…
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WHS sophomore’s team makes World Dwarf hoops finals
Charlie Toman, a sophomore at Wayland High School, is a member of one of two USA teams competing in the 2017 World Dwarf Games in Guelph, Ontario. He and his…
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Hopkins’ Gossman wins bronze in State Games bowling
Hopkins High School junior Brenden Gossman (right) bowled in the State Games of America U20 division Saturday. He took a bronze medal with scores of 245, 210 and 222. (Photo…
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The Subterranean: Flawed ‘Atomic Blond’ is all Charlize
(Review of Atomic Blonde, Currently in wide release ***1/2 out of five by Walter G. Tarrow Once again we are gifted the masochistic anti-hero(ine). Allegedly with us since the age of…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Elmer Peters’ brief extraordinary story
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is reprinted from five years ago during Townbroadcast’s first year of existence: “I coulda been a contender,” Marlon Brando’s famous line from the movie “On…