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Funeral Mass will be Friday for BP owner Mike Damveld

October 22, 2018

Michael John Damveld, longtime owner of the Wayland BP gas station, died Sunday, Oct. 21. He was 64. Mike was a past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Council 4036. He was an avid sports fan who loved to support the Cubs, Tigers, Red Wings and the Lions. He...

‘Subterranean’ returns to the scene of 1967 crime

October 22, 2018

Walter G. Tarrow, aka "The Subterranean" columnist on Townbroadcast, made a trip to Grand Valley State University Monday with his wife, Janet, to get a look at "The Sweetheart Tree" on the bridge in the middle of the GVSU campus. Walter, in a fit of pique 51 years ago, carved...

Both Hopkins and Martin open grid playoffs at home

October 21, 2018

It’s official, both Hopkins and Martin will be at home for their post-season playoff openers this weekend. Hopkins, with an 8-1 season record, will be host to Berrien Springs, which went 7-2. Meanwhile, Martin, which was 6-3 for the campaign, will entertain Holton, 5-4. Berrien Springs is no stranger to...

Don’t fall for pesky myth that Dems are racist party

October 20, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. One terrific example of fake news, or deliberately misappropriating history, is the pesky and persistent Facebook meme about Democrats being a more racist party than Republicans. What makes it live a longer than deserved...

WHS band concludes marching season in bad weather

October 20, 2018

The Wayland High School marching band Saturday braved a weather delay that included hail and sleet to compete in the Jenison Invitational. Director Kelli Tilley Smith said, "And with that, marching season is done. The kids did well despite gross weather and a delay. Jenison brought back many memories for...

Guest author tells Pine Street stories about civil rights

October 20, 2018

Ruby Shuttlesworth Bester Pine Street Elementary was host this week to guest author Jacqueline James, who has written books about the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. She talked to students about the individuals who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King during this important time in history. She explained...

Village, city councils, a school board also to have votes

October 20, 2018

Despite all the hoopla over state and national races and proposals, there will be other local elections in northeast Allegan County Tuesday, Nov. 6. Those other elections include Wayland City Council, Martin Board of Education and the Villages of Martin and Hopkins. City of Wayland — Mayor Tim Bala Tim...

Columns

One Small Voice: Voting is the only power we still have

October 20, 2018

by Lynn Mandaville President Donald J. Trump is not competent to be president. He lacks the requisite tact, compassion, temperament, experience, education and emotional maturity to hold this office. The Republican Party has morphed into a men's club of white privilege, dedicated to preserving a male dominated status quo that...

Columns

Basura: In Memoriam — Lance Corporal M.L. Price

October 20, 2018

“. . . And you. Are you feeling well?” Eli Sisters, to his mother. “Yes and no and in between.” Thinking, she added, “Mostly in between.” — The Sisters Brothers, Patrick DeWitt Price died on Sept. 12, 1967, of wounds incurred in combat. I got mine shortly thereafter. He and...

Clippers sail into 1st playoff since ’07 with 48-6 triumph

October 20, 2018

by Austin Marsman Cayden Curry After a football winning season, Martin will play in the postseason. Yes, you read that right. For the first time in nearly 11 years, Martin is going to the playoffs. Friday night was the deciding factor as Martin handily defeated Lawton 48 to 6 to...

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