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Basura: Trump has no character, but does it really matter?

“. . . Still, I wanted to believe; indeed, I longed to; and, in the end, how much of belief comes from longing?” — Agnes, The Testaments, Margaret Atwood Does character matter? …

Editor November 9, 2019

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Army Bob: The hard left efforts threaten the Bill of Rights

by Robert M. Traxler Should the American Constitution be looked at as a racist, sexist, homophobic, document written by “Old White Men” and be sent to the ash heap of…

Editor November 8, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Prepare thyself for financial hard times ahead

In the jungle that is the Democrat party, it is becoming more clear who the three or four front runners are remaining. Beto quit, saying he couldn't mount a substantial…

Editor November 5, 2019

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Yes It’s True: WHS bowling astonishing, connected, bittersweet

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally and incorrectly referred to coach Eric Bottrall's daughter as Shaunna. Her name is Kadence. A bittersweet bowling season for Wayland is under way and it…

Editor November 3, 2019

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One Small Voice: It’s GOP that has Trump Derangement Syndrome

by Lynn Mandaville TDS, or Trump Derangement Syndrome, is a derogatory term used by supporters of our current president Donald Trump to describe anyone, yes, anyone, who opposes or criticizes…

Editor November 2, 2019

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Yes It’s True: Two mysteries about local eateries emerge

“Strange stories, She would tell me.” — Tuli Kupferberg, the Fugs, 1969, “Children of the Dream.” The mysteries of eateries have caught my eye of late in these parts. Strange…

Editor October 31, 2019

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Army Bob: Kudos to ICE for stand against arrogant U.S. reps

by Robert M. Traxler Congressional staffers not being allowed in ICE facilities because of their past conduct to folks working in broader holding facilities was covered a few weeks ago…

Editor October 31, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Not 1 Democrat is a better choice than Trump

Former Vice President Joe Biden Sunday night on "60 Minutes" pontificated, dodged, bobbed, weaved in his answers to questions about him and his son Hunter. If you remember correctly, then-Vice…

Editor October 29, 2019

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Army Bob: Media mob’s absurd accusation vs. Rep. Gabbard

To be fair and in a spirt of full disclosure, let me say I like Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), a sister in arms. She and I were both majors in…

Editor October 24, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Sorry, folks. Removal of Trump ain’t gonna happen

Autumn in Michigan: the best time of year. The angle of the sun in late afternoon makes the colors of the leaves explode in red, orange, yellow, making the brilliance…

Editor October 22, 2019