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Army Bob: Good gun folks won’t be turned into criminals

The good folks who manufacture and sell firearms have mixed emotions when it comes to Hillary Clinton’s defeat. Mrs. Clinton maintained she would enact “common sense gun control;” that is…

Editor November 24, 2016

Columns

Barry Hastings: ‘Rockin ‘H’ Cat Ranch,’ my life with Danielle

by Larry Hamp In late summer 2001, my Freeport Softball League friend, Rich Kunde, knowing I was an old bachelor (not so old then as now), asked if I'd be…

Editor November 24, 2016

Sports

Presley Hudson has double-double in CMU OT win

Central Michigan University sophomore guard Presley Hudson, a Wayland High School graduate, came up with her first career double-double, totaling 11 points and 12 rebounds and played a major clutch…

Editor November 23, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: There are good reasons for sub shortage

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the third time in the last month, I am resurrecting a column from the past because of the timeliness of the issue. I brought back Matt Stafford…

Editor November 23, 2016

Community Notices

Jon Seymour wins DAR Good Citizenship Award

Wayland Union High School senior Jon Seymour has been named the DAR Good Citizen for the Class of 2017. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award and…

Editor November 23, 2016

Sports

Supporters of embattled Hopkins coach mobilize

The community and school district of Hopkins is buzzing about the recent explosion of controversy over Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Retiring Hopkins Township Clerk Lisa Battjes late last…

Editor November 23, 2016

Community Notices

‘Bygone Days’ to appear Saturday instead of Wednesday

The "Bygone Days" series, a regular feature on Townbroadcast, will appear this week on Saturday, Nov. 26, rather than Wednesday, Nov. 23, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The research done at…

Editor November 22, 2016

Articles

Gamrat, Courser aides both win $170,000 settlements

Keith Allard and Benjamin Graham, former legislative aides to former State Representatives Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser each have won nearly $170,000 in a settlement of their suit against their…

Editor November 22, 2016

Community Notices

Hopkins schools also raises pay for substitute teachers

Hopkins Public Schools has announced an increase in the pay rate for substitute teachers and is offering new incentives to ease the current sub shortage in the district. Wayland recently also…

Editor November 22, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Post-election thoughts on a sunny afternoon

After the election season and all the fury surrounding the voting and win for Trump, I just wanted to relax and get my breath back. As much as I love…

Editor November 22, 2016