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Army Bob: Be careful when using titles ‘Nazi’ and ‘Fascist’

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by Robert M. Traxler The title of Nazi is tossed around liberally; voted for President Trump: Nazi, do not approve of abortion: Nazi, disagree with the latest politically correct concept: Nazi. As a child living in post-World War II Germany, a military family member, I still remember the carnage, starvation and...
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One Small Voice: Perils of finding a place to eliminate waste

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When I read the article this week in Townbroadcast that the Wayland City Council was going to leave the city park restrooms gender neutral, I didn't give it a moment's thought. Neutral. Non-issue. Was I wrong! I saw the same article later on posted on Facebook, and the responses were multitudinous! ...
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Former Moline Elementary neighbors complain to Twp. Board

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It appears that not everybody is pleased with the results of Steve Austin's purchase of the old Moline Elementary building and converting it into a recreational vehicle repair business. Several neighbors of the school, mothballed in 2003 and which sat idle for more than a dozen years, brought complaints with them...
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Green Lake One Stop may get to sell alcohol Sundays

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The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening gave a 2-1 advisory vote in favor of a request from Rod Brush, owner of the Green Lake One Stop convenience store, to remove restrictions for selling beer and wine from 8 a.m. to noon Sundays and spirits at any time Sunday. The vote was...
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Martin Township adopts new cemetery ordinance

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The Martin Township Board Wednesday night adopted a new cemetery ordinance that essentially tweaks the old one. Perhaps the biggest changes in the new rules deal with cost for burials and grave openings and the length of time a for a plot to expire because of no use. Burial for...
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The Subterranean: ‘Absolutely Anything’ bad, tired Python

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(Review of Absolutely Anything) one star out of five stars Currently available for rent or streaming by Walter G. Tarrow Absolutely anything? More like absolutely awful. Woof! What a dog! And I'm not talking about Dennis the dog voiced by Robin Williams. Which was also tragic, given it was one of...
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Martin Fire Chief ‘frustrated’ with newest truck engine

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Martin Township Fire Chief Earl Wykstra expressed frustration to the Township Board Wednesday night about the newest fire truck. Wykstra said the vehicle, which has only about 4,000 miles on it, has had several mechanical problems with the Jake brake and with the "check engine" light constantly coming on. He...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 12, 1992 Representatives from Cellar Door Inc., developers of a proposed amphitheater in Bradley, got an earful of opposition at a special workshop of the Wayland Township Planning Commission held at...
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Service will be Saturday for WHS grad Chris Frank

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Chris E. Frank, age 57, of Byron Center, died Sunday, Aug. 6. A graduate of Wayland High School, Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, co-worker and a huge U of M fan He is survived by his wife Judy, his children, April (Dave), Sarah (David) Wesco, Matthew (Brandy) Frank, Michael...
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Old Smith Lumber & Coal building to become event center

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The former Smith Lumber & Coal business that was started in 1898 and closed in 2005, now will become a venue for banquets, wedding receptions and and reunions, including a dance hall. Marty and Mark Shepard, owners of the Lumberyard Event Center, appeared before the Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday...
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