Posted inColumns
Army Bob: War is a dirty business that takes time
by Robert M. Traxler The war in Israel is waging and our media is wall to wall with talking heads who fancy themselves experts, telling the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…
Posted inArticles
Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates
The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to…
Posted inSports
Martin frosh ace captures 1st cross-country victory
Martin High School's cross-country team braved a rainy day and muddy course in Bloomingdale Saturday. If Martin would have field a full team of five runners, it could have had…
Posted inSports
Viking golf team, 2 girls win academic All-State
The Hopkins varsity girls' golf team for earned All-State Academic honors from the MIGCA for the fall 2023 season. Vikings Katie Taylor (left) and Cayla Szubinski also earned individual Academic…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Traffic crash closes M-179 in Yankee Springs Twp.
Area motorists are warned about a road closure this morning on eastbound and westbound M-179 (129th Avenue) at Patterson Road. Yankee Springs Township firefighters have reported the closure is the…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Local vet recommends rabies vaccines for pets
It was widely reported last week that a bat in Allegan County tested positive for rabies, and Pickle Street Veterinary Service in Monterey Township recommends vaccinating pets for the disease.…
Posted inColumns
Corn bake casserole good Mexican for Taco Tuesday
An easy to make Mexican inspired dish that's perfect for taco Tuesdays! Once you try the combination of the spices used in this recipe, you won’t want to buy the…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hopkins equestrian team is 3rd in state competition
The Hopkins High School equestrian team captured third place in its division in the state championship four-day competition at the Midland County Fairgrounds Oct. 12-15. The Vikings earned the right…
Posted inEditorial
Guest editorial: School bus driver shortage explained?
EDITOR’S NOTE: I noticed this today on Facebook, and I choose to share it with readers, particularly those who work for schools. So many these days bemoan the shortage of…
Posted inColumns
Yes It’s True: Search for quotes makes media lame
“Too many people with smooth on their tongues, filling their pockets with ‘I promise yous.” — An old Marathon gasoline radio ad, “…it is a tale told by an idiot, full…