January 2022 – Page 4

Army Bob: Russia will indeed invade Ukraine

Army Bob: Russia will indeed invade Ukraine

by Robert M. Traxler Will the Russians invade Ukraine? In my opinion, yes. Perhaps not a full-frontal assault unless necessary, but using the 160,000 troops (ground, sea and air) that…

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Editor January 24, 2022

Ramblin’ Road: Coyote and Camp Jennings memorable

It’s Sunday afternoon and King and I are alone in the trailer after a weekend of camping with our grandsons. They’ve been gone about 15 minutes. The silence is deafening.…

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Editor January 24, 2022

Lasagna Stew tastes like lasagna, but easier to make

Soup 2+ pounds ground beef.1-67 ounce Prego Italian Sauce any flavor. We enjoy the fresh mushroom flavor.1-6 ounce jar of sliced mushrooms including the liquid it’s in.1-14.5 ounce can of small diced…

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Editor January 23, 2022

I’m not sure I trust the polls to be accurate any more

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I received a phone call Sunday afternoon from a representative from EPIC-MRA about the…

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Editor January 23, 2022

One Small Voice: Critical race theory misunderstood

One Small Voice: Critical race theory misunderstood

by Lynn Mandaville For several months now I have been irked by one particular meme making the rounds in my liberal circles on Facebook. It says: CRITICAL RACE THEORY =…

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Editor January 23, 2022

The motorist who drove flying vehicle was no hero

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I am deeply disappointed in my brethren in the media for continuing the practice…

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Editor January 22, 2022

Funeral Tuesday for Lila Carr, 79, at Hopkins church

Lila May Carr (Wilcox) of Hopkins died Monday, Jan. 17. Lila was born on Feb. 23, 1942, in Ionia, Michigan to Homer and Hazel Wilcox (Corey). She was married to…

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Editor January 22, 2022

Lady Vikings capture 3rd consecutive hoops victory

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening scored its third straight victory to creep to within one game of .500 after a terrible start to the season. The Lady…

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Editor January 21, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years

The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…

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Editor January 21, 2022

Jon Schaefer named Dorr Twp. Citizen of the Year

Dorr Township firefighter Jon Schaefer has been selected as the 2021 Dorr Township Lion Citizen of the Year. He was nominated by Chief Gary Fordham for his passion for serving…

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Editor January 21, 2022