Editor

The Muck Starts Here: Personal air space and the lack thereof

by Barry Hastings "Hey, Buddy! Seen any drones?" "Yep. Seen a couple of 'em." "Big one, Nr. 2 shot; smaller 'un, Nr. 4." Seriously speaking, though, these remote-controlled accidents seeking…

Editor August 9, 2015

Features

Live cheetah to visit Pine Street Aug. 24 for summer ‘Funtastic’ series finale

The finale of Wayland Union Schools Summer Fun-tastic series will feature a visit at Pine Street Elementary at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, from Mary Wykstra, conservationist and animal activist…

Editor August 9, 2015

Features

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Hopkins FFA animal science barn

A groundbreaking ceremony for an animal science barn for the Hopkins High School FFA was held Saturday morning, and the festivities included FFA Advisor Jessica Couch (far left), project alumni…

Editor August 8, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: Reps. Courser, Gamrat deceptive dances fail

by Amy Kerr Hardin When Michigan House Representatives Todd Courser (R-Lapeer) and Cindy Gamrat (R-Plainwell) were caught having a little extra-curricular nakie tête-à-tête, it’s clear neither had fully thought through the consequences…

Editor August 8, 2015

Editorial

Scandal reveals we must insist on majority rule in all elections

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The salacious political debacle involving State Reps. Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser demonstrates…

Editor August 7, 2015

Editorial

It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true: I told you so about Gamrat May 15

EDITOR'S NOTE: At the risk of crowing "I told you so," the following is an editorial written by yours truly and appearing on Townbroadcast May 15. It should be read…

Editor August 7, 2015

Articles

State Rep. Gamrat being investigated in alleged affair coverup

An MLive story written by Jonathan Oosting this morning reports State Reps. Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser are being investigated for using their staff members to help them cover up…

Editor August 7, 2015

Articles

Wayland students grades 7-12 to use iPad Air instead of iPad2

Beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year, Wayland Union Schools will provide every student in grades 7-12 with an iPad Air, replacing the old iPad2, which this year will be used…

Editor August 7, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Crime rate decreases when criminals are locked up

by Robert M. Traxler There are no criminals; there is only a criminal nation or society that made the criminal. It is better and much cheaper to send those convicted…

Editor August 6, 2015

Articles

Watson approves zoning change for Otsego Crane and Hoist

A zoning change to enable Otsego Crane and Hoist to expand and use property in back for trucks to turn around was approved by the Watson Township Board Thursday evening.…

Editor August 6, 2015