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Ranger Rick: You just can’t live in New York any more
I've often wondered what people see in big cities, particularly New York. I've been there twice on business and I figured two times too many. I was there during Mayor…
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Guest column: Don’t be intimidated, vote by mail
by 'Couchman' A when Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her office was going to mail absentee ballot requests, it caused quite a stir from commenters to this online…
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It’s back to school for Martin, Hopkins and Wayland
It’s back to school Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 24, 25 and 27, for Wayland, Martin and Hopkins, respectively. All three districts now have submitted their school reopening plans to…
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Ramblin’ Road: Reflections on aging dog, satellite TV
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Sunday morning and the campground is a beehive of activity. People are sitting around their campfires for one last cup of coffee, joggers are getting one…
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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…
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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…