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Voting by mail an even better idea than in bygone days
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. We just received our mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. My longtime…
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Stop separating Wayland, Dorr youth football
To the editor: To the editor: I am writing this as a concerned and confused parent.My son plays on the Wayland 5/6th Youth football team. He has played with this league since…
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Picking next city manager no easy task for Wayland
Patrick Jordan ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Wayland City Council is saddled with a daunting task Monday…
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Why did Allegan County GOP diss Tom Jessup?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. "In one-party system, you have one party. In two-party system, you have two parties.…
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Guest editorial: Urban sprawl continues to be a problem here
by David Britten The continued sale of farmland for expansion of housing developments in Gaines Township and neighboring Byron Township is troubling. The loss of rural wildlife areas and their…
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Who should determine what the Wildcat logo looks like?
To the editor: After months of contemplation, I've decided it's time to share my thoughts with Townbroadcast. Recent comments on the Wayland Youth Sports Facebook page questioning the purchase of…
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Arny Rodriguez tells his side of the parking story:
My personal and professional supporters encouraged me to respond to the inaccuracies and personal attacks I am receiving here. I hesitate to answer the accusations considering the biased source. Let…
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Should local taxes be used to create a ‘healthy bidness climate?’
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — An unknown…
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Hopkins Twp. supervisor messed with the tribe and lost his job
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I admit to being astonished by one election result from Tuesday’s primary. I…
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Let’s cut back early voting period from 9 to 3 days
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. EDITOR'S NOTE: I published this editorial last winter right after the presidential primary. I'm…