July 2018

Ranger Rick: Left Coast politics brought on its own problems

The past few weeks have experienced high temperatures in California, Arizona and a number of other western states. The high heat and low humidity have made the chance for wildfires…

Editor July 31, 2018

Community Notices

Three-way stop returns to U.S.-131 overpass at Dorr exit

The stop sign that used to be at the overpass on U.S.-131 at the Dorr exit has returned after a brief, but controversial hiatus. Many motorists have complained that they…

Editor July 30, 2018

Editorial

Antel has the smarts and ability to get things done in Lansing

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I'm sick and tired of the modern Republican Party's insistence that everybody march in…

Editor July 29, 2018

Editorial

I recommend a ‘no’ vote on Leighton Twp. airstrip proposal

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I recommend a "no" vote in the Aug. 7 primary on the proposal to…

Editor July 29, 2018

Columns

The Subterranean: Latest ‘Mission’ is all about Tom Cruise

Review of Mission Impossible: Fallout **** 1/2 out of five stars Currently in wide release by Walter G. Tarrow Tight, taut and twisty thriller right up there with the best…

Editor July 29, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral mass Monday at St. Mary’s for Robert Bieber

Robert L. Bieber age 92 of Byron Center, died Friday, July 27. Robert enjoyed bowling, gardening, golfing and watching Tigers baseball. He served his country during WWII and was a…

Editor July 29, 2018

Editorial

It’s Whitmer almost by default for Dems’ governor

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. This may be a little deja vu from my editorial about the Republican primary…

Editor July 28, 2018

Editorial

Pick Cain, Koch in this area’s only 2 county primary races

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. There is only one primary contest for a seat on the Allegan County Board…

Editor July 28, 2018

Editorial

Who’s the best GOP candidate to take on Stabenow?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. This is the best demonstration I can think of that elections in our democracy…

Editor July 27, 2018

Editorial

Dorr library system is essential, as is a ‘yes’ vote Aug. 7

To the editor: One of the many contributions of Ben Franklin to our country's history was, as we learned in school, his work in establishing a library system in America. He…

Editor July 27, 2018