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Army Bob: Preparedness is the mother of survival
by Robert M. Traxler No surprise to anyone, it is cold outside, it is winter in Michigan after all. On very cold days my old mind slips to my misbegotten…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: ‘Rashomon’ explains D.C. showdown
The 1951 movie "Rashomon" by Japanese master film maker Akira Kurasawa offers the best explanation for what happened last Friday in that now-famous videotaped incident in Washington D.C., showing a…
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Service slated for Saturday for Jeanette Kooistra
Jeanette Kooistra, age 88, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Jan. 22. Jeanette will be sorely missed, she was a good mother, grandma and unique individual. She is survived by her daughters,…
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WHS bowlers lose twice, despite Cat’s Den support
The Wayland bowling teams enjoyed the excitement of the Cat's Den Wednesday afternoon, but both teams lost to visiting Zeeland. Boys' coach Sherry Milusicak said she appreciated the school spirit…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Jan. 26, 1994 Officials with the Wayland City Council and Wayland Township Board had a lengthy discussion about the arrangement in which city residents use Elmwood…
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Memorial service pending for Florence Hoekstra, 81
Florence Belle (Herbert) Hoekstra died at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the age of 81. Florence was born on June 22, 1937, in Plainwell, the daughter…
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Ranger Rick: Social Security neither social nor secure
Many Townbroadcast readers are on Social Security or will be soon. How much do you know about the history of Social Security? President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social…
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Martin grad among new GVSU president greeters
Martin High School graduate and Townbroadcast contributor Austin Marsman was among those who officially did a meet and greet Tuesday with new Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella. Marsman,…
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City denies Marlo Lane, Geneva Drive drainage request
The Wayland City Council Tuesday evening turned down a request from residents on Marlo Lane and Geneva Drive for an underground drainage system, but agreed to proceed with the street…
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Wildcats drop 55-41 verdict to GR South Christian
South Christian braved the icy and snowy elements Tuesday evening and turned back Wayland 55-41 in an O-K Gold Conference hoops matchup on the Wildcats' floor. The Sailors, with the…