2017 – Page 83

One Small Voice: They’re pushing the envelope on free speech

by Lynn Mandaville For more than a week now I've been deeply pondering the storm around Kathy Griffin's symbolic bloody beheading of our president. Boy, it sure got our national…

Editor June 9, 2017

Columns

Army Bob: What’s the best way to crush the 3rd Jihad?

OK, folks, time to wake up and smell the cordite! The good folks in the media keep telling us that the Islamic religion is a peaceful religion and most Muslims…

Editor June 8, 2017

Community Notices

Marsman Reports: Martin school construction continues

by Austin Marsman Friday was the last day of school for students at Martin Public Schools, as crews begin to ramp up bond project construction. Voters in the district last August approved…

Editor June 8, 2017

Articles

Leighton refuses to rejoin Michigan Townships Association

Leighton Township has not been a member of the Michigan Townships Association for the past two years, and its absence will continue for at least one more. The Township Board…

Editor June 8, 2017

Articles

Green Lake One Stop asks to sell alcohol Sunday mornings

Rod Brush, owner of the Green Lake One Stop convenience store, asked the Leighton Township Board for approval to sell beer and wine from 8 a.m. to noon Sundays. Brush…

Editor June 8, 2017

Articles

Much difficulty in identifying parcel, wetlands in city sale

The exact location of a 25-acre parcel of land that a special Wayland City Council committee is negotiating for sale to developers Josh Otto of Dorr and Wayland High School…

Editor June 8, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 10, 1992 Former Globe Editor-Publisher Irvin P. Helmey, 75, died at Blodgett…

Editor June 7, 2017

Editorial

There still are serious questions about city property sale

I am responding to the recent Townbroadcast article, "City committee to negotiate sale of disputed parcel" for a number of reasons: • The photo location is incorrect, this is the southeast corner…

Editor June 7, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is It’s True: High school sports ethically challenged

Coach Jon Gambee's resignation announcement today prompted me once again to contemplate the decline of ethics in athletics, even at the high school level. Yes, I believe in my heart that…

Editor June 6, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: What must students do to get tomorrow’s jobs?

The state of California reported the most recent statistics for educational expenditures from both state and federal funds for 2014-15 was $76.6 billion. What are they getting for those hard-earned…

Editor June 6, 2017