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Visitation is Saturday in Hopkins for Donald Bos, 84

July 1, 2018

Donald J. Bos, age 84, of Wayland died Friday, June 29. The son of Herman and Tracy (Schepel) Bos, he was born and raised in Holland, resided in Grand Rapids for 20 years and moved in 1972 to Wayland, where he owned and operated a business. He is survived by...

Two ‘good guys’ part of the problem in Dorr Township

July 1, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Eighty percent of life is just showing up." — Woody Allen Josh Otto It's very difficult to point the fickle finger of fate toward two "good guys" in a persistent and troubling local political...

The Subterranean: ‘Death of Stalin’ more grim than funny

July 1, 2018

Review of The Death of Stalin *** out of five stars Currently on video and streaming by Walter G. Tarrow A historical reminder, and a cautionary tale, of the who, what, where, when and why of modern day Russia, especially considering our current leader’s tendencies. From the dark recesses of...

Editorial

It’s ludicrous to turn away a longtime public servant

July 1, 2018

An open letter to the people of Dorr Township: We in Dorr Township have become a laughing stock, thanks to a few members of our Township Board. Over and over again, the “term limits” movement has been cited as a reason to not reappoint experienced, loyal, dedicated members of various...

Funeral will be Monday for Sally Kipen, 70, of Wayland

July 1, 2018

Sally Ileene (Steele) Kipen, age 70, of Wayland, died Friday, June 29, at Green Acres. Born Dec. 10, 1947, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Almy) Steele. She is survived by her children, Melissa (Rich) King, William Kipen Jr., Michelle (Eric) Harnish, Kristina...

Martin on watch after drunken man wanders into home

July 1, 2018

by Austin Marsman A family woke up from mid-afternoon naps to find a man in their house on Saturday. The home, just north of the village limits on 10th street, was unlocked. Authorities were called to the home and ultimately decided to let the man go free. The homeowner, in...

Three council candidates to be interviewed Monday

June 30, 2018

Abe Garcia Joe Kramer The Wayland City Council will conduct interviews of three candidates for the sat vacated by Tracy Bivins. The special meeting will get under way at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The candidates are Jeff Salisbury, Joseph Kramer and Abe Garcia. Jeff Salisbury Bivins announced her resignation...

Technical difficulties temporarily halt Ranger Rick

June 30, 2018

Technical difficulties have prevented the publishing of the longtime popular column "Ranger Rick" over the past couple of weeks. Rick changed his e-mail address and somehow hasn't been able to send his material to Townbroadcast. The editor and columnist continue to work on the problem.

Martin trio gets Outstanding People for Education honor

June 29, 2018

by Austin Marsman Three Martin Public School employees were honored with the Outstanding People for Education Award, according to the Superintendent's Office. Elementary Librarian Kelly Jager, along with fourth grade teacher Brad Blauvelt and special education teacher Katie Castora were chosen as this year's recipients. Martin Superintendent David Harnish wrote,...

Columns

One Small Voice: Bad behavior only begets bad behavior

June 29, 2018

by Lynn Mandaville I was very upset this past week to see the unfortunate, rude behavior of some liberals/Democrats toward Homeland Security Secretary Kristen Nielsen and Press Secretary Sarah Sanders. Both women and their dining companions were openly confronted in public spaces simply because of their political views. Nielsen was...

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