Editorial

Monterey veterinarian makes a case for twp. supervisor

July 28, 2016

To the residents of Monterey Township: On Tuesday, Aug. 2, I will be asking you to vote for me for supervisor. We live in an amazing community. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the area, or if your family has been here for more than 100 years; Monterey...

Choose incumbents in Leighton, Hopkins township races

July 28, 2016

EDITOR”S NOTE: My motto ever since launching this on-line rag has been, “I report what I see and hear. And sometimes I comment on it.” With that in mind, the following is the fourth of a series of political endorsements or positions for the Aug. 2 primary election, which is...

Both millage requests in Dorr Township deserve a ‘yes’

July 24, 2016

Dorr Township voters Aug. 2 will decide the fates of two very important millage requests, a half mill for purchase of fire department equipment and three mills for improving and paving local roads. Both proposals have been rejected in the past, but township officials insist they are too important to...

80th District: Choose Whiteford over ‘Scandal-less Gamrat’

July 19, 2016

EDITOR"S NOTE: My motto ever since launching this on-line rag has been, “I report what I see and hear. And sometimes I comment on it.” With that in mind, the following is the second of a series of political endorsements or positions for the Aug. 2 primary election, which is...

Pick Hirsch or Shoemaker in race for 72nd District State Rep.

July 16, 2016

My motto ever since launching this on-line rag has been, "I report what I see and hear. And sometimes I comment on it." With that in mind, the following is the first of a series of political endorsements or positions for the Aug. 2 primary election, which is only two...

Some school employees are more important than others

July 15, 2016

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. At first glance, it was welcome news this week that the Wayland school district can bring in an added $28,000 a year by farming out some of its business services expertise. A...

We still haven’t acknowledged our national disease of racism

July 9, 2016

ACHTUNG: The following is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. Though I published an opinion piece from a quasi-celebrity this week, I despise the alarming frequency in which famous peoples’ comments on serious issues of the day are distributed in the media. I...

Former Viking grid star responds to recent tragic events

July 8, 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following are comments by 2015 Hopkins High School graduate Jalen Kisner, who is perhaps best known in this area as an all-star offensive and defensive lineman for the Vikings' football team. Kisner posted on Facebook commentary after the spate of shootings this week of young black males...

We can do it! Sign the petition to repeal fireworks law

June 28, 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Anyone who would like to sign the petition to repeal Michigan’s fireworks law enacted in 2011 can go to http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/repeal-the-michigan-firework I hope this is one of those few times we the people can take...

Fred Hilbert tells of importance of recording history

June 23, 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following editorial comment was made long ago by Plank Road Farm founder Fred Hilbert Sr., father of State Senator Fred Hilbert (1960-64) of Wayland. Both Hilberts lived long and distinguished lives. The editorial is reprinted with permission from Then & Now Historical Library. (Excerpt from Fred Hilbert...

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