Editor

Guest column: Don’t be intimidated, vote by mail

by 'Couchman' A when Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her office was going to mail absentee ballot requests, it caused quite a stir from commenters to this online…

Editor August 11, 2020

Articles

It’s back to school for Martin, Hopkins and Wayland

It’s back to school Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 24, 25 and 27, for Wayland, Martin and Hopkins, respectively. All three districts now have submitted their school reopening plans to…

Editor August 10, 2020

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Reflections on aging dog, satellite TV

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Sunday morning and the campground is a beehive of activity. People are sitting around their campfires for one last cup of coffee, joggers are getting one…

Editor August 10, 2020

Obituaries

Patricia Grochowalski’s burial at Rosedale Park

Patricia Grochowalski, age 82, died Monday, Aug. 10. Patricia loved to cook for her family and friends and was a follower of the theater. She is survived by her husband…

Editor August 10, 2020

Columns

Zucchini bread makes a really nice sweet treat

by Kathy Hamman Miller Zucchini Bread This was a sweet treat recipe that Grandma would make for her Canasta card party day. Always served with a cup of hot coffee…

Editor August 10, 2020

Community Notices

Hopkins has only 2 seeking 4 school board positions

The Hopkins Board of Education will see a shortage of candidates in the Nov. 3 general election. As it stands now, there are four openings, but only two seeking board…

Editor August 10, 2020

Community Notices

Gun Lake Pub opens Aug. 18 at former Daisy Mae’s site

EDITOR'S NOTE: It has been reported that Gun Lake Pub has had to delay its opening one week, until Tuesday, Aug. 18. Gun Lake Pub will open its doors Tuesday,…

Editor August 10, 2020

Editorial

‘Liberal media’ is actually just a hyped up oxymoron

EDITOR'S NOTE: I published this editorial on Townbroadcast four years ago. Given recent developments and a slew of comments I've seen on Facebook for quite some time, I feel compelled…

Editor August 9, 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: On lifting the lid of that scary pipe

by Lynn Mandaville Riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To prove to the ‘possum that it IS possible. It was recently suggested to me by a friend…

Editor August 8, 2020

Features

Local lads return wallet, money to Hopkins man

Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey has lauded Austin Nichols (center) and Logan Mishoe as Wayland Police Citizens of the Day after the lads presented him with a wallet they had…

Editor August 8, 2020