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The Saga of Johnson’s vacant seat is strange
“Rules must be obeyed.” ± Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA, in “The Winner Takes It All” ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the…
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A’int nothin’ we can do about the power outage
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. There’s been a lot of chatter about Consumers Energy’s plans for a deliberate power…
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We can’t stop economic growth, so regulate it
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. This is an editorial by the editor. It’s becoming one of the oldest axioms in local government — you can’t stop…
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So the U.S. created a republic, but could we keep it?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael Johnston is a 1972 graduate of Wayland High School. He is a retired history teacher from Kenowa Hill High School. He also is a Ben Franklin re-enactor.…
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We’re stuck forever drowning in political ads
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I’m at the point of no return, and for me there’ll be turning back.”…
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Emily Jipp is the best choice for Circuit Judge
Emily Jipp To the editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic endorsement of Emily Jipp for the position of 48th Circuit Court Judge in Allegan County. As a dedicated…
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Can Wayland, Leighton handle growth prospects?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Occurrences at two Planning Commission meetings this past week have revealed two huge challenges…
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Voting by mail an even better idea than in bygone days
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. We just received our mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. My longtime…
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Stop separating Wayland, Dorr youth football
To the editor: To the editor: I am writing this as a concerned and confused parent.My son plays on the Wayland 5/6th Youth football team. He has played with this league since…
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Picking next city manager no easy task for Wayland
Patrick Jordan ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Wayland City Council is saddled with a daunting task Monday…