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Yes It Is, It’s True: The news is what we want it to be

June 26, 2018

“George Melish looked down, but one glance confirmed his suspicions: behind a bush, on the side of the road, there was no severed arm, no dismembered trunk of a man in his late fifties, no head in a bag – nothing, not a sausage!” — Monty Python, 1973, “Nothing Happened.” “It’s not...

Three Hopkins teachers named Outstanding Educators

June 25, 2018

The three local winners of the 2018 Outstanding People for Education Award from Hopkins were (from left) Jacob Oaster, Lisa Birtles and Phillip Moerdyke. They were honored at last week's Allegan County Association of School Boards conference in Allegan. (Photo supplied)

Leighton Township holiday activities slated for July 3, 4

June 25, 2018

The Fourth of July holiday celebrations in Leighton Township next week will be spread over two consecutive days, Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4. The festivities will be kicked off with a patriotic style boat parade on Green Lake at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Participating boaters are asked to meet...

Quilter, baker Olive Ruthruff of Hopkins passes at 82

June 25, 2018

Olive Bell Ruthruff, 82, of Hopkins, died Friday, June 22, at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Born Sept. 27, 1935, in Gun Plain Township, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Frances (Lamphear). She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin James Ruthruff, who preceded...

Please don’t split your ticket in Aug. 7 primary election

June 24, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. "In one-party system, you have one party. In two-party system, you have two parties. In multi-party system, you have more than two parties." — Dr. Sunjook Junn, GVSU policial science professor Memo to all...

Columns

One Small Voice: Pay attention to the cries of children

June 24, 2018

by Lynn Mandaville I'd like you to close your eyes and travel back in time to about 1960. Imagine, if you will, a 10-year-old girl. She is a Brownie Scout. Though her parents aren't well off, they have pulled together the money to send her away to Camp Mohawk for...

Guest Column: Local media part of GR power structure

June 24, 2018

by Jeff Smith Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy Today, we investigate the role and function of the media, within Grand Rapids and how it serves power. One significant misunderstanding about the media, specifically, the news media, is that it is often viewed through a liberal vs conservative lens. While...

Dorr to celebrate Fourth of July holiday over 5 days

June 23, 2018

The Dorr community is bracing for a a five-day celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, with events planned every day from Saturday, June 30, to Wednesday, July 4, and most of the fun taking place at South Park along 142nd Avenue. The following is an outline of the activities:...

Hopkins to be treated to casino fireworks display July 4

June 23, 2018

The NoBodies, as part of their "Knee High by the Fourth of July" will provide musical entertainment July 4 at the Hopkins celebration on the main stage late afternoon and early evening. The Fourth of July fireworks display at dusk that Wednesday in Hopkins will be a special one this...

Editorial

Trump Derangement Syndrome actually is his lying

June 23, 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of the length and subject matter, I have chosen to publish this comment, in response to Army Bob's latest column, as a letter to the editor. To the editor: Way back when the Trump for President campaign was getting started U.S. intelligence began to see there were...

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