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Army Bob: Will Obama pardon Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl?

Will President Obama pardon Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl? A definition of the full expanse of the law governing a pardon: "A president or governor may grant a full (unconditional) pardon or…

Editor December 15, 2016

Columns

Barry Hastings: The Russians aren’t coming, they’re here

A note to my publisher and readers at townbroadcast.com: As I sipped my first cup of coffee Tuesday morning (and twisted my first savory smoke of the day), it occurred…

Editor December 15, 2016

Community Notices

Dorr DDA purchasing property along 142nd Avenue

Word on the street is that the property on the south side of 142nd Avenue in downtown Dorr, across the street from the Colonial Kitchen, is being purchased by the…

Editor December 15, 2016

Features

Rock band Wayland concert to aid local music programs

Nationally known rock band Wayland will perform at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. All proceeds will be donated to support the Wayland Union…

Editor December 15, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats bounce back from tie to 29-1 victory

The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team bounced back from its upset tie with South Christian to thrash Wyoming 29-1 Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Wildcats jumped out to an early 10-0…

Editor December 15, 2016

Sports

Wayland boys capture 1st win of bowling season

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling squad came up with its first victory of the season, a 17-13 verdict over Wyoming at Airport Lanes. "Tonight was in honor of the seniors…

Editor December 14, 2016

Sports

Wayland High varsity boys’ soccer coach sought

Wayland High School boys’ varsity soccer coach Ben Sleeman apparently has given up that post. Wayland Union Schools is advertising the boys’ head varsity job and the junior varsity post…

Editor December 14, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the NE Allegan County history

From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr: 25 Years Ago — Dec. 18, 1991 Lt. Steve DeBoer, commander of the Michigan State Police…

Editor December 14, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: A no confidence vote on Trump?

by Amy Kerr Hardin Do you live in a state, city, town or village where voters rejected Trump? If so, please urge your state and/or local leaders to entertain a…

Editor December 14, 2016

Sports

Wildcat boys’ hoops opener is a 92-52 runaway win

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team had a spectacular debut Tuesday night in a 92-52 rout of host Caledonia. The Wildcats grabbed a 47-31 advantage at the half and ran…

Editor December 13, 2016