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The will of the people is just a myth, not being heard
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Let the will of the people be heard." — Albert Parsons, 1886, just before…
Posted inSports
Lady Clippers sail past Fennville late to post 61-54 win
by Austin Marsman The Martin girls' varsity basketball squad started 2018 with a notch in the win column Friday by beating SAC Lakeshore foe Fennville 61 to 54. The road…
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Marina owner withdraws request from Orangeville
by Austin Marsman Lucas Spoor has withdrawn his request for approval from the Orangeville Township Board new development and expansion at his marine on Gun Lake. Spoor asked the board…
Posted inCommunity Notices
County Human Services building to reopen Monday
The Allegan County Human Services Building, 3255 122nd Ave., Allegan, was closed Friday for mechanical repairs, but will reopen Monday, Jan. 8. Also closed for the remainder of the day…
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One Small Voice: ’Fake News’ phrase is an oxymoron
I first learned about journalism and newspapers in the fifth grade. Mr. Dynan drilled us on the "five Ws" plus "how" as the important questions to be answered by a…
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Lady Wildcats in rare failure to reach bowling match play
The Wayland girls’ varsity didn’t make the cut for match play Saturday in the Jenison Invitational for the first time in quite a spell. The Wayland boys, meanwhile, in their…
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The Subterranean: Looking ahead to the Golden Globes
“And the winner is...” Thirty years ago, when “The Last Emperor” won the award for Best Picture, was the last time anyone officially said those words at the annual Academy…
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A wrapup of Friday night’s Hopkins, Wayland hoops
EDITOR’S NOTE: New Jersey Townbroadcast, has been on the case of the shut down web site and it’s back up and running. Apologies to readers for the technical difficulties. With…
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Army Bob: Liberal media still acting like a jilted lover
ABC News announced Dec. 2 that it suspended investigative reporter Brian Ross for four weeks without pay after he was forced to correct a bombshell on-air report about Michael Flynn…
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Wayland man sentenced for break-in, impersonation
Matt Holcomb, 40, of Wayland, last month in Allegan County Circuit Court was sentenced 29 months to 15 years in prison for breaking into a home and pretending to be…