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Incompetent State Legislature outdoes itself with new roads plan

November 26, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Just when I thought this State Legislature couldn’t do anything worse than it already has, it proves me wrong. The latest and greatest example of dunderhead thinking is this new plan to fund Michigan’s...

Elite Auto Clinic buys Estelle Automotive Gun Lake repair business

November 26, 2015

Ownership of the Elite Auto Clinic of Gun Lake auto repair shop has changed hands, with Matt Dykstra (right) taking over from Walter Estelle of Estelle Automotive. Dykstra, a lifetime resident of the Gun Lake area, has been a long time friend of Estelle, and he will keep the same...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Paul Henry’s death tragic in more than one way

November 25, 2015

Perhaps one of the most infuriating comments I’ve made and continue to make is: “If Republican A. Hitler ran against Democrat J. Christ in a West Michigan political contest, A. Hitler would win.” Many have found this assertion offensive and have profusely offered their rebuttals, saying such a comment is...

State Police promoting safety precautions for holiday shopping

November 25, 2015

Michigan State Police are reminding holiday shoppers that following a few safety precautions can help this season remain fun for all. “A primary factor in crime prevention is being aware of your surroundings and potential areas of danger,” stated Trooper Cecil Vashaw from the Wayland Post. “By remaining vigilant and...

No funeral or visitation for Teresa Jan Empie, 56, of Dorr

November 25, 2015

Teresa Jan (Sebright) Empie of Dorr, died Sunday at the family home. She was 56. Teresa was born in Martin Don and Joan Sebright on May 13, 1959. She graduated from Martin High School and attended Baker College in Muskegon. She married her husband, Gary, in May 1981 and spent...

Basura: America must continue to be a free and open society

November 25, 2015

The horrific terrorist attacks in Paris have gotten a lot of reaction. Some of that reaction, according to Madeleine Albright, is deeply disturbing. The former U.S. Secretary of State opines in last week’s TIME, “We have always been a generous nation, and we have a rigorous program for refugee resettlement,...

Ranger Rick: Taking in Syrian refugees is idiotic and dangerous

November 24, 2015

The blow-back of allowing Syrian immigrants into the nation (at the time of this writing: approximately 10,000 “refugees”) prompted President Barack Obama to attack Republicans for their stance against the idea. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder commented he didn’t want any of the refugees, as did many other state governors. Grand...

Dorr Township approves new 3-year contract for recycling services

November 24, 2015

The Dorr Township Board Tuesday evening approved a new three-year contract for recycling services that includes a $25 per household annual surcharge for curbside pickup. Bob’s Disposal Service handles the curbside recycling program and state statute allows an annual fee of $25 per household to pay for the service. Ben...

Moline residents protest traffic speeds in 12th Street residential area

November 24, 2015

A group of citizens who live in Moline appeared before the Dorr Township Board night to protest widespread speeding of cars and trucks on 12th Street coming off Division Avenue. The scene of the traffic crimes is just after trucks and cars use the 12th Street stretch just before Division...

Dorr Township roads continue to deteriorate in wake of millage loss

November 24, 2015

It’s been more than six months since the Dorr Township Citizens’ Road Committee absorbed the defeat of a three-mill request in a special election, and local roads have only gotten worse. Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin told his colleagues on the Township Board Tuesday evening that the Ranchero Estates subdivision...

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