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Confessions of an accused snobby coffee aficionado
by Denise Dykstra Son Eli and I enjoying a cup together. It was recently brought to my attention that you, dear reader, may not know my love of coffee. Once…
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‘Everyday Joys’ author to take a leave of absence
Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra, who writes a weekly "Everyday Joys" column for Townbroadcast, is taking a leave of absence because she has been asked to work on a big writing…
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City Council pressured to adopt golf cart ordinance
Does the squeaky wheel indeed get the grease? Nearly 40 people packed the City Hall Council Chambers Monday night to advocate for a local ordinance permitting use of off-road vehicles…
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Steve Stepek appointed to open Wayland Council seat
Steve Stepek, executive director of the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, was appointed to a vacant seat on the Wayland City Council Monday night. Stepek, who has served on the City…
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Program for wild food foraging set for Wednesday
A special free program, "Foraging: the ultimate guide to wild food," will be presented at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.…
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2nd annual Hot Air Balloon festival returns Sept. 9-10
The second annual Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest will be held over two days, Sept. 9 and 10, at Calkins Field, just north of Wayland on Division Avenue in Leighton Township.…
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Now for something completely different: Oatmeal pancakes
by Kathy Hamman Miller Oatmeal pancakesIngredients:2 cups oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla Blueberry’s - around 3 cups Grind the oats to a course…
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Record rainfall? So just how much did this area get?
Northeast Allegan County reported varying amounts of precipitation in an all-day rain Saturday. Some, like Joan Miller, wife of the retired Wayland Fire Chief, said her gauge showed 2.5 inches…
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Worker shortage may be result of a ‘silent revolt’
I hear tell school systems are facing shortages of bus drivers. I saw a report on the CBS Evening News and closer to home, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg has been forced…