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Subterranean recommends a dozen Christmas movies

The 12 Movies of Christmas, or Celebrating the Holidays Despite Lacking the Spirit. The following is a list of Christmas movies recommended for holiday viewing by former Townbroadcast columnist "The…

Editor December 24, 2022

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Army Bob: We must continue our support for Ukraine

by Robert M. Traxler Watch conservative media, the very small percent of media that is conservative, and you will see many are against giving the Ukraine military aid. The argument…

Editor December 22, 2022

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Yes It’s True: Hopkins visit reminds me of Willoughby

“Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…” After a disappointing shopping experience at a big box store Monday in Grand Rapids, I decided to change gears Tuesday…

Editor December 20, 2022

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Ho ho ho. Santa’s helpers Chocolate Fudge Cookies

by Kathy Hamman Miller Take a reusable one quart “plus” glass or plastic container to stack up the ingredients. These tasty cookies can be given out as gifts and are…

Editor December 18, 2022

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Basura: Tales of unusual and distinctive food adventures

“Sometimes I sit and think. Sometimes I just sit.” — Poster at Phil’s place on Wellington Long, long ago, before I started school, my mom decided we would bake cookies. …

Editor December 16, 2022

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Army Bob: Rebuttal to the editor’s recent assertions

by Robert M. Traxler Our esteemed editor penned an editorial, “American politicians don’t care what we want.“ In it he sang the praises of legalizing marijuana and abortion at the…

Editor December 15, 2022

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Yes It’s True: ‘Right’ roots in Allegan County run deep

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Clare Hoffman MSNBC news broadcaster Rachel Maddow’s most recent podcast series, “Ultra,” is about a right-wing group of America First…

Editor December 12, 2022

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Old-time monster cookies always a potluck favorite

Monster cookies by Kathy Hamman Miller This is a great old-time cookie recipe that everyone will ask you to bring for that dish to pass. These ingredients make about 8…

Editor December 11, 2022

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Yes It’s True: I questioned religion because of Santa

“He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake.” — Santa Claus Is Coming…

Editor December 10, 2022

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Army Bob: Bill of Rights just a ‘parchment document?’

by Robert M. Traxler Reuters reported on Nov 28: "This is something that we're certainly keeping an eye on," said White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre, when asked about Twitter becoming…

Editor December 9, 2022