Editor

Basura: Should we believe a truth teller, or a serial liar?

“When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.” — Scott Lynch, Republic of Thieves He said, he said. It looks like we have a swearing contest. FBI Director James Comey…

Editor June 11, 2017

Community Notices

Martin, Hopkins, Wayland ‘Vals and Sals’ announced

The valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2017 have been announced at Wayland, Hopkins and Martin High Schools. The following is a brief sketch of the honorees, pictures and…

Editor June 11, 2017

Columns

Yes It is, It’s True: Privilege seems as American as apple pie

“Don’t ever tell me we Americans live in a classless society. It’s a dirty lie. Most of us spend our entire lives looking up to and admiring athletes, celebrities and…

Editor June 10, 2017

Sports

It’s all over now for Wayland, Hopkins spring sports teams

"Don't look so sad. I know it's over." — As sung by Ray Price and written by Kris Kristofferson The Wayland High School softball team's continued run of remarkable successes…

Editor June 10, 2017

Sports

Hopkins 6th-grader with familiar name sets school 5K record

Hopkins Middle School sixth-grader Hannah Fisher broke the school record in the eighth annual five-kilometer race May 19. Fisher, one of 332 middle schoolers who participated in the fund-raising 5K,…

Editor June 9, 2017

Columns

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