Editorial

Incompetent State Legislature outdoes itself with new roads plan

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Just when I thought this State Legislature couldn’t do anything worse than it already…

Editor November 26, 2015

Editorial

Will Allegan County’s largest employer follow the alarming pattern?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The news from Allegan County's largest employer continues to be both alarming and depressing.…

Editor November 23, 2015

Editorial

If we like free market, we must accept quality people leaving us

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The recent news about the Belding Library trying to lure Natalie Bazan away from…

Editor November 10, 2015

Editorial

Our rigged election system promotes apathy, preserves status quo

In the wake of the special election Nov. 3, the unpleasantness of low voter turnout reared its ugly head again. I’d be rich if I had a dollar for every…

Editor November 5, 2015

Editorial

Don’t be fooled by misleading TV ads about energy efficiency

Legislators in Lansing are considering a dangerous proposal being pushed by utility companies that would increase electricity costs for Michigan families and businesses. State Senator Mike Nofs and State Representative…

Editor October 31, 2015

Editorial

If I were voting in the Nov. 3 special election, whom would I choose?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It's an editorial by the editor. “Hey ho, don’t worry. You know you can’t win. No matter who you vote for,…

Editor October 26, 2015

Editorial

Basing all decisions on money is like emphysema for public schools

I have watched helplessly the slow and painful terminal illness of public education over more than 40 years in community journalism It feels like watching a loved one slowly deteriorate…

Editor October 22, 2015

Editorial

Former State Rep. Cindy Gamrat seeks media corrections, apology

This media advisory is addressed to all local, state and national media: I am requesting an immediate apology and correction from all media outlets that have reported the following misleading…

Editor October 20, 2015

Editorial

Why do we risk precious lands for oil and gas companys’ profits?

In a satellite view of Michigan, the Barry and Allegan State Game Areas can be seen as darker green, textured areas of forest in the satellite image. These areas…

Editor October 16, 2015

Editorial

City Council must finally resolve Plan Commission numbers, 9 or 7

The Wayland City Council’s negligence has allowed an uncertain situation to continue for too long for local governance. Though I wrote an editorial more than a year ago suggesting the…

Editor October 13, 2015