Editor

Dorr Twp. Board abusing Open Meetings Act for secrets

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Gongwer News Service, which has been faithfully reporting on the Lansing political scene…

Editor November 17, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: ‘You can’t always get what you want…’

On a bright Sunday morning in 2017, outside a church in Arizona, two little boys are staging a foot race around a makeshift track created by the church landscaping. At…

Editor November 17, 2017

Columns

Army Bob: Marijuana harmful, but legalization inevitable

“Marijuana smoke contains about 50% more benzopyrene and nearly 75% more benzanthracene, both known carcinogens, than a comparable quantity of unfiltered tobacco smoke (Tashkin, 2013). Moreover, the deeper inhalations and…

Editor November 17, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial service for Ed Haller will be Dec. 9 at VFW

Edmond Haller, age 72, of Wayland, died Wednesday, Nov. 15. A 1963 Wayland High School graduate, Ed was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, golf, bowl and tell jokes. He…

Editor November 16, 2017

Obituaries

Service Nov. 25 at Wayland UMC for Donal Mellon, 92

Donal J. Mellon, age 92 of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, Nov. 15. He is survived by his daughters Kristin Mellon and Marylynn (Charles) Morton; step-sons, Don (Karen) Van Houten, David…

Editor November 16, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Local Dems dream impossible dream

"To dream the impossible dream. To fight the unbeatable foe." Watching Democrats battle Republicans in the Allegan County political arena is like watching the Washington Generals battle the Harlem Globetrotters…

Editor November 16, 2017

Articles

Ex-Watson Twp. treasurer arraigned for probation violation

Former Watson Township Treasurer Stephanie Bogdan of Martin was in Allegan County Circuit Court Tuesday for arraignment on charges she violated terms of her probation. Bogdan was arrested in November…

Editor November 16, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Peter Nobel, 75, of Dorr

Peter N. Nobel, age 75, died at his home in Dorr Tuesday, Nov. 14, just two days prior to his 76th birthday. Peter is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; his…

Editor November 16, 2017

Features

Former WHS Principal Jack Deming in Holton Hall of Fame

Former Wayland High School Principal and coach Jack Deming has been inducted into the Holton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Deming served as a teacher, coach and administrator at…

Editor November 15, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: Native Americans’ genocide by attrition

A Review of “Wind River” ***1/2 out of five stars Currently available on video by Walter G. Tarrow Genocide by attrition. You wait long enough and the Native Americans will…

Editor November 15, 2017