Editorial

Let’s use technology tool to help teens who need help

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I urge resolutely the Wayland Board of Education to proceed with contracting with the…

Editor March 29, 2023

Editorial

We must confront the sad reality of teen suicide

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I was keenly and painfully aware this morning that my decision to post news…

Editor March 17, 2023

Editorial

Does Allegan County Clerk speak with forked tongue?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they’ve been fooled.” — Often…

Editor March 3, 2023

Editorial

Local control issue actually reveals a 2-edged sword

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The persistent and ancient issue of local control is a two-edged sword. Local…

Editor February 26, 2023

Editorial

Leighton Township faces massive challenges ahead

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I moved out here to get away from the city.” “It can’t happen here.…

Editor February 12, 2023

Editorial

I’ll tell you what should be done with surplus money

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. One of the biggest news stories in the last week was the debate…

Editor February 7, 2023

Editorial

Chinese balloon is a potential weapon of war

To the editor: The question is, can our nation allow the People’s Republic of China to fly a “weather balloon,” over our nation? I say ‘fly’ as the balloon is…

Editor February 4, 2023

Editorial

Rep. Rigas already delivers what she promised district

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Angela Rigas "You get what you pay for." — John Arbuckle in…

Editor February 3, 2023

Editorial

A no-party system is better than a one-party system

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial was published on Townbroadcast four years ago. Because of what I’ve been seeing since then, I find it appropriate and necessary to repeat it for…

Editor January 29, 2023

Editorial

Much maligned Facebook sometimes is a blessing

“News is something somebody doesn’t want printed; all else is advertising.” — William Randolph Hearst Who decides when and if the news will be printed or broadcast? Some public officials and…

Editor January 22, 2023