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

Editorial

Selden helped smooth rough waters after coming to Wayland

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The news about Wayland City Manager Mike Selden’s departure was bittersweet. It was bitter…

Editor October 9, 2015

Editorial

Nanny state government could help ‘Bring ’em back alive!’

The Republican Party has been popular over the last 35 years with opposition to “Nanny government.” Yet at times it is guilty of the crime itself and has failed to…

Editor October 3, 2015

Editorial

Democratic Party has to be rooting for Cindy Gamrat to win GOP primary

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Allegan County Tea Party held a forum Tuesday evening for the eight candidates…

Editor September 24, 2015

Editorial

Little time to file, little time to run for special primary election Nov. 3

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. “If voting made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” — Mark Twain…

Editor September 15, 2015

Editorial

Gamrat-Courser scandal puts rigged 2-party system on trial

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Regardless of whether they are expelled or censured, the Gamrat-Courser fiasco in…

Editor September 10, 2015