2016 – Page 143

United we stand: This country was founded on compromise

A very interesting phenomenon is the large number of labels we place on people: conservative, liberal, racist, mean-spirited, sexist, pinhead, stupid, homophobic, communist, NAZI, pig, fascist, to name but a…

Editor March 2, 2016

Columns

Barsura: The faux pas over ‘arrowheads’ at the Baldwin dig

We anthropology students at Grand Valley learned early that using the term "arrowhead" was unacceptable, at least scholastically. At institutions of higher learning, those artifacts are called projectile points. It…

Editor March 1, 2016

Community Notices

Second big winter storm in a week hits West Michigan

Another winter snowstorm hit West Michigan Tuesday, less than a week after getting nailed by 11 inches of the white stuff. The scene for motorists looked a lot like this,…

Editor March 1, 2016

Community Notices

STEM program planned at Hopkins Middle School March 7

An engineering and design STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) program is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 7 at Hopkins Middle School. This is a free program…

Editor March 1, 2016

Editorial

Clarification needed on Dorr meetings and Dan Weber

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. It is entirely possible that Monday night’s article, “Dan Weber’s work schedule wrecks havoc…

Editor March 1, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: The pleasures and annoyances of driving in Michigan

In the many years I’ve commuted and traveled state and federal roads, I’ve notice many unusual things. One morning about five years ago on a nice warm spring morning, I…

Editor March 1, 2016

Features

Hungry Howie’s swamped by Leap Day pizza sale customers

Hungry Howie's Pizza in Wayland got more than it bargained for Monday when it took part in the pizza chain's "Leap 29" promotion. The company offered customers a 29-cent large…

Editor February 29, 2016

Community Notices

Tanis Sisters guest performers at folk gathering March 5

Lovers of bluegrass, country, blues and oldies are invited to the monthly gathering of fellowship and music at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S.…

Editor February 29, 2016

Articles

Dan Weber’s work schedule wrecks havoc with Dorr meeting dates

Dorr Township Trustee Dan Weber has changed jobs at least twice in the last year, and it’s wrecked havoc with dates and times of Township Board meetings. Weber, an electrician…

Editor February 29, 2016

Articles

Five Lakes Brewing may open this summer at Dorr strip mall

If all goes as planned, Lisa and Randy Blain and partners Doug and Cindy Lameyer will open Five Lakes Brewing this summer at the former location of the Seasons in…

Editor February 29, 2016