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Patricia Grochowalski’s burial at Rosedale Park
Patricia Grochowalski, age 82, died Monday, Aug. 10. Patricia loved to cook for her family and friends and was a follower of the theater. She is survived by her husband…
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Zucchini bread makes a really nice sweet treat
by Kathy Hamman Miller Zucchini Bread This was a sweet treat recipe that Grandma would make for her Canasta card party day. Always served with a cup of hot coffee…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hopkins has only 2 seeking 4 school board positions
The Hopkins Board of Education will see a shortage of candidates in the Nov. 3 general election. As it stands now, there are four openings, but only two seeking board…
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Gun Lake Pub opens Aug. 18 at former Daisy Mae’s site
EDITOR'S NOTE: It has been reported that Gun Lake Pub has had to delay its opening one week, until Tuesday, Aug. 18. Gun Lake Pub will open its doors Tuesday,…
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‘Liberal media’ is actually just a hyped up oxymoron
EDITOR'S NOTE: I published this editorial on Townbroadcast four years ago. Given recent developments and a slew of comments I've seen on Facebook for quite some time, I feel compelled…
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One Small Voice: On lifting the lid of that scary pipe
by Lynn Mandaville Riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To prove to the ‘possum that it IS possible. It was recently suggested to me by a friend…
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Local lads return wallet, money to Hopkins man
Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey has lauded Austin Nichols (center) and Logan Mishoe as Wayland Police Citizens of the Day after the lads presented him with a wallet they had…
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Primary leaves loose ends for millage, prosecutor
Tuesday’s primary election has left some loose ends, and on another front, area school districts plagued with uncertainty, are seeing a shortage of candidates for board of education. Perhaps the…
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Service Monday for truck enthusiast Robert Roelofs
Robert L. Roelofs, age 88, of Wayland, died Monday, Aug. 3. Bob retired from Star Truck Rentals Company, and from Weller Truck Company. He was a founding member of the…
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Funeral in Martin will be Monday for Mary DeMann
Mary DeMann died Wednesday, Aug. 5, at her home in Martin after a brief illness. She was 62. She was born March 30, 1958, in St. Joseph, to the Rev.…