Editorial

Let’s cut early voting period down to just 3 extra days

February 24, 2024

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve had a change of heart on the issue of the nine days of early voting in Michigan. Though I steadfastly support making voting voting easier for the unwashed masses, perhaps the legendary Proposal...

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Gun safety asks us to ‘Own It. Respect It. Secure It’

February 17, 2024

To the editor: Own it? Respect it. Secure it. Putting these words into action is a simple and powerful way to help prevent firearm accidents and unauthorized access to firearms. That’s why we are proud to be part of the "Own It? Respect It. Secure It" (ORS) InitiativeSM and committed...

Here we go again: She left to spend time with family

January 27, 2024

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I don’t trust gummint. I trust the people.” — Then President George W. Bush Many observers have tried to help us understand why so many United State citizens do not trust the government they...

My advice on presidential primary: Don’t even vote

January 22, 2024

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Who was it that set up a system, supposedly democratic system where you always wind up voting for the lesser of two evils? I mean, was George Washington the lesser of two evils?” —...

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‘Mark’s Palace’ lacks office space in Hopkins Township

January 2, 2024

To the editor: We have all heard of government excess. The $600 hammers of NASA and other similar goofy or stupid excesses of government. Yet some of these happen very close to home, even in Allegan County, even in Hopkins Township. Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans has for many years...

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Sustainable business park prospects dim; it’s a shame

December 20, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor Digital Camera The sustainable business park project for the northeast corner of Dorr Township has suffered a major setback because the anchor tenant, Continuous Materials, has filed for bankruptcy. Thus spake Dorr Township Trustee...

Dorr Twp. should move now to have addition built

December 17, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. There have been three instances of changing home base for township boards during my 12 years of covering them. Two, Leighton and Martin, went smoothly and steadily. Leighton even changed actual locations. The remaining,...

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City Council should end election resignation rule

December 4, 2023

Mayor Jennifer Antel ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. EDITOR’S NOTE: I wrote this editorial a year ago and now I officially urge the Wayland City Council to take action on this matter. I had to do a little...

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Gun Lake Tribe’s EPA loan will have massive impact

November 20, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The news last week of the Gun Lake Tribe winning a $56 million loan from the Environmental Agency will have a massive impact on Wayland Township, Hopkins Township, Wayland Union Schools, the City of...

Councilwoman Bivins should file for a recount

November 10, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Tracy Bivins Jerry Jansen III Longtime Wayland City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins has some important soul searching to do this weekend. After losing a seat on the council by just one vote in Tuesday’s election,...

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