Editorial

‘Retiring’ was only way for Wiersema to exit gracefully

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The news of the early “retirement” of Hopkins High School social studies teacher Robert…

Editor January 26, 2022

Editorial

I’m not sure I trust the polls to be accurate any more

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I received a phone call Sunday afternoon from a representative from EPIC-MRA about the…

Editor January 23, 2022

Editorial

The motorist who drove flying vehicle was no hero

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I am deeply disappointed in my brethren in the media for continuing the practice…

Editor January 22, 2022

Editorial

We collectively have failed to properly deal with Covid

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. It’s been nearly two years since the Covid-19 pandemic began, and one thing seems…

Editor January 18, 2022

Editorial

It appears we have a choice, for once, in a GOP primary

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Bill Huizenga Fred Upton It appears Allegan County voters will have a rare opportunity…

Editor January 9, 2022

Editorial

Taxpayer funds shouldn’t go to help private business

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. It was interesting to observe that the parking lot to the immediate south of…

Editor January 5, 2022

Editorial

Celebrity journalism has overrun the real news

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Now y’see. That’s what’s wrong with this country.” — Ross Perot, campaigning for president…

Editor January 2, 2022

Editorial

Redistricting this time at least looks like it’s fair

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Michigan Redistricting Commission, created by an overwhelming vote of the people in a…

Editor December 28, 2021

Editorial

We can run away, but we can’t hide from crime

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. A woman at the Dorr Township Board meeting Thursday night posed an important question…

Editor December 23, 2021

Editorial

State Rep. Whiteford should know better about Covid

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford’s latest monthly newsletter was problematic for…

Editor December 18, 2021