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‘Tis the season, so get ready to Strawberry crumble!

by Kathy Hamman Miller For the Crumble Topping:1/2 cup - 1 stick -butter, room temperature2/3 cup granulated white sugar2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 cup old fashioned oats1 cup flour3/4 teaspoon…

Editor June 12, 2022

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Basura: Our thoughts and prayers don’t seem to work

More prayers?“It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, It is what we know that ain't so.” — Will Rogers C’mon, Louie (Rep. Gohmert). Just when vast numbers…

Editor June 10, 2022

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Army Bob: Let’s stop a new cold war before it starts

by Robert M. Traxler Gas prices hit a record high, interest rates are up and rising, there are shortages of baby formula, microchip shortages causing the auto industry to cut…

Editor June 9, 2022

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Meet Beau, newest member of chaotic Dykstra family

by Denise Dykstra My husband says I have no one to blame but myself. I don’t know. I feel destiny called me and that is how I ended up with…

Editor June 7, 2022

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Yes, It’s True: It’s hard to argue with Cheri Ritz’s Wildcat softball success

Cheri Ritz The significant number that came up at the end of the district tournament won Saturday by the Wayland softball was 25. Coach Cheri Ritz posted on Facebook that…

Editor June 5, 2022

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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread a tasty and easy treat

by Kathy Hamman Miller The apple and cinnamon mixture makes this recipe very tasty and basically an easy one whip up. I also found it’s a great treat for any…

Editor June 5, 2022

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Army Bob: We must honor those who paid huge price

by Robert M. Traxler Memorial Day was Monday. It is supposed to be a day to remember those who died in the service to our nation, a day we have…

Editor June 2, 2022

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Martin teachers helped guide son’s early journey

by Denise Dykstra Last week our third son of four graduated from high school. He was so excited that there was little sadness over it all Every graduation has been…

Editor June 1, 2022

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Yes It’s True: County’s ballot racism was showing in ’86

James Blanchard William Lucas I hear tell former Wayne County Executive and Sheriff Bill Lucas, the first black man to run for Michigan governor, died Monday. He was 94, and…

Editor May 31, 2022

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Basura: Where is common sense in gun control issue?

“We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.” — Kilgore Trout, in Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut I have some bona fides about guns. I carried an M-16…

Editor May 27, 2022