Editorial

Too bad that honest airing of differences was avoided

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. There was legitimate criticism raised by Wayland Union school officials and friends in…

Editor March 12, 2021

Editorial

Please stop turning a health crisis into a political issue

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. "The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate." — The late…

Editor February 26, 2021

Editorial

Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold

To the editor: Being stationed in the great state of Alaska for three winters gives one a great respect for and some knowledge of dangerously cold weather. So allow me…

Editor February 17, 2021

Editorial

It’s become too easy to ‘get in the game’ of gambling

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. A recent post by Mike Salisbury on Facebook got me to thinking about one…

Editor February 7, 2021

Editorial

Are white supremacist terrorists living among us?

To the editor: According to Speaker of the House Nancy Patricia Pelosi, and the sage of the House of Representatives, Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, there is a direct threat to the…

Editor February 1, 2021

Editorial

Guest column: Homeless people living(?) among us

EDITOR’S NOTE: Tonda Genther is owner and operator of Pet Klips, 702 West Superior St. in Wayland. To the editor: We know of a young man living out of his…

Editor January 24, 2021

Editorial

Censure of Upton really doesn’t mean anything

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It is a tale. Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying…

Editor January 23, 2021

Editorial

All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article." It is an editorial by the editor “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — An old proverb I urge all…

Editor January 17, 2021

Editorial

Guest column: Let’s hold the enablers responsible

by Mark Ludwig I've run twice for office in GOP-dominated Allegan County. It was mostly cordial, a pleasant experience. No more. I've watched my State Rep. (Mary Whiteford) and worse…

Editor January 7, 2021

Editorial

Two have the inside track on filling council vacancy

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston's insistence on an open and transparent process for filling…

Editor January 4, 2021