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Barry Hastings: ‘Rockin ‘H’ Cat Ranch,’ my life with Danielle
by Larry Hamp In late summer 2001, my Freeport Softball League friend, Rich Kunde, knowing I was an old bachelor (not so old then as now), asked if I'd be…
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Presley Hudson has double-double in CMU OT win
Central Michigan University sophomore guard Presley Hudson, a Wayland High School graduate, came up with her first career double-double, totaling 11 points and 12 rebounds and played a major clutch…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: There are good reasons for sub shortage
EDITOR'S NOTE: For the third time in the last month, I am resurrecting a column from the past because of the timeliness of the issue. I brought back Matt Stafford…
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Jon Seymour wins DAR Good Citizenship Award
Wayland Union High School senior Jon Seymour has been named the DAR Good Citizen for the Class of 2017. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award and…
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Supporters of embattled Hopkins coach mobilize
The community and school district of Hopkins is buzzing about the recent explosion of controversy over Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Retiring Hopkins Township Clerk Lisa Battjes late last…
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‘Bygone Days’ to appear Saturday instead of Wednesday
The "Bygone Days" series, a regular feature on Townbroadcast, will appear this week on Saturday, Nov. 26, rather than Wednesday, Nov. 23, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The research done at…
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Gamrat, Courser aides both win $170,000 settlements
Keith Allard and Benjamin Graham, former legislative aides to former State Representatives Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser each have won nearly $170,000 in a settlement of their suit against their…
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Hopkins schools also raises pay for substitute teachers
Hopkins Public Schools has announced an increase in the pay rate for substitute teachers and is offering new incentives to ease the current sub shortage in the district. Wayland recently also…
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Ranger Rick: Post-election thoughts on a sunny afternoon
After the election season and all the fury surrounding the voting and win for Trump, I just wanted to relax and get my breath back. As much as I love…
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Pine Street Lego team takes 2nd in Grandville Invite
The Catalysts, Pine Street Elementary's First Lego League rookie team, worked hard this year to compete in Grandville Saturday, Nov. 19. They worked as a team to solve problems and…