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Ranger Rick: The real conspiracy is shown by the Democrats

Now that the investigation by Robert Mueller is over and it was determined there was no Russian "collusion" between the Trump campaign before or during the election, the Trump Derangement…

Editor May 7, 2019

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Yes It’s True: I am allergic to celebrity journalism

"Eighty percent of life is just showing up." — Woody Allen The City of Wayland welcomed three political celebrities in 48 hours between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Yes, it…

Editor May 2, 2019

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Army Bob: The Green New Deal plan needs rebuttal

by Robert M. Traxler Take a few minutes and read the Green New Deal. Our friends in the media have made the plan all things to all people, but read…

Editor May 2, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Parents, not kids continue the rotting

When you get older, I think it is natural to think back from where you came from, where you in life's journey happened to make a turn or had an…

Editor April 30, 2019

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One Small Voice: Don’t fall for anti-vax measles propaganda

by Lynn Mandaville A little girl comes home from school not feeling so well. Her mom puts her to bed and checks her temperature. It’s a little high, so mom…

Editor April 28, 2019

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Maybe Ford was right, ‘history is bunk’

During my somewhat less than stellar stint as a substitute teacher in eight school districts in Kent and Allegan counties between 2008 and 2012, I stumbled onto a book, "Lies…

Editor April 27, 2019

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Army Bob: If you believe in climate change, prepare

If you believe in global climate change, why not prepare for what you are sure will happen? Let’s take a minute and discuss emergency preparedness. It is not a topic…

Editor April 26, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Impeachment will prolong Dems’ agony

If you're really old and listened to WLS-AM in the 1960s, you probably heard "Chickenman," with the announcer at the end of each show say "WEEEeeel, stay tuned tomorrow for…

Editor April 23, 2019

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Loss of ‘Pete’ will be loss of history

Good Lord, I miss Pete Arnsman. No, Lee Dale "Pete" Arnsman of Hopkins has not not passed away, but last December he suffered a stroke and has been homebound and…

Editor April 20, 2019

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Basura: The anatomy of Corridas in a Plaza del Toros

“People aren't either wicked or noble. They're like chef's salads, with good things and bad things chopped and mixed together in a vinaigrette of confusion and conflict.” — Lemony Snicket,…

Editor April 20, 2019