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Let’s make special election March 8 a referendum on Snyder, GOP

If I were David Gernant, Democratic Party candidate for former State Rep. Cindy Gamrat’s 80th District seat, and I’m not, I would scream from the mountaintops that, “If you care…

Editor January 10, 2016

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When will Michigan voters throw out the rascals in Lansing?

I continue to observe the behavior of the Michigan Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder with apoplectic astonishment. I also continue to be depressed that too few people seem to share…

Editor December 26, 2015

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So let’s all ask for absentee ballots next August and November

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Anybody with an IQ above mineral life understands if you want people to do…

Editor December 17, 2015

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Recreation authority is a splendid idea, but why the cloak and dagger?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. News of the exploration of establishing a recreational authority in the Wayland Union School…

Editor December 11, 2015

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Wayland schools deserve criticism of spending, but also a ‘yes’ on bond

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor: Voters in the Wayland Union School district will be deciding a bond issue in…

Editor December 2, 2015

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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