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Army Bob: Marine Lt. Col. Schuller must be punished

by Robert M. Traxler Love of country, patriotism, duty, honor, fidelity to the flag are neither cuss words nor evil concepts. Let’s talk about Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, a…

Editor October 14, 2021

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Notorious walker takes me on tour of the Basilica in GR

by Denise Dykstra My friend Kim Schaafsma and I recently toured the Basilica of Saint Adalbert and Saint Andrew in downtown Grand Rapids. Kim asked me to tag along. She…

Editor October 12, 2021

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One Small Voice: Sinema’s critics crossed decency line

by Lynn Mandaville Kyrsten Sinema is one of my United States senators. She has been in the news far too often in the last few months because, as a Democrat,…

Editor October 10, 2021

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Tensions are high, causing elevated behavior incidents

by Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds We have been experiencing elevated behaviors this year. Our students have not experienced a "normal" school year in two years. Learning expectations and facing school…

Editor October 7, 2021

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Army Bob: What happens if we stop trade with China?

by Robert M. Traxler What will happen if the government of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) embargoes trade with the United States? Or China invades Taiwan? Even the folks…

Editor October 7, 2021

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Our date night a change of pace from athletic events

by Denise Dykstra This past week, the weekly high school football game was canceled. My husband was a sad, I cannot even find the words to describe. During the week,…

Editor October 5, 2021

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Yes It’s True: We have zero power in redistricting game

"Hey ho, don't worry. You know you can't win. No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in." — The Bonzo Dog Band I hear tell there’s been…

Editor October 4, 2021

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Army Bob: Ranger Rick is a casualty of woke culture

by Robert M. Traxler Part of the fallout from my friend Ranger Rick’s resigning under pressure from penning his Townbroadcast column is that he was a foil, a shield from…

Editor September 30, 2021

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A friend gives good advice to navigate sports seasons

by Denise Dykstra We are smack dab in the middle of sports season here at our home. I am regularly reminding my boys to write their schedule or plans on…

Editor September 28, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: Suddenly active campground buzzing

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday. I think. Now that I’m two weeks into my second retirement the days are, once again, beginning to blend together. To be honest, I truly…

Editor September 26, 2021