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Gas prices prove ‘ain’t nothin’ we can do about it’

December 8, 2022

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. One of the best examples of the worthlessness of our two-party system is the recent banter and debate over gasoline prices. Both sides, particularly Democrats and Republicans, spend a lot of time blaming each...

American politicians don’t care about what we want

December 5, 2022

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I learned our government must be strong; It's always right and never wrong! Our leaders are the finest men And we elect them again and again…” — Tom Paxton,”What Did You Learn In School?”...

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Our cherished rights shouldn’t be absolutes

November 25, 2022

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Now you free speech boys can have your fun now, but after November the Fifth, ya’ll through.” — George C. Wallace on the 1968 presidential campaign trail, speaking to protesters. It is...

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Allegan County still red, but not so for most of Michigan

November 11, 2022

Allegan County: We like the way things are around here. Let’s keep it that way. Vote Republican.” — A winning political strategy for more than a century Composer Gustav Mahler wrote what I believe to be the longest piece of instrumental music ever, Symphony No. 3, “What the Universe Tells...

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Guest editorial: We indeed can produce gas in U.S.

November 5, 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a lengthy response to Army's Bob's recent column about American energy independence. It was written by a Townbroadcast commenter with the nom de plume "FRWF," maintaining that America since 2015 has been exporting too much oil to foreign nations. Yes it’s true we can be...

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Rat infestation in Dorr is becoming a health hazard

October 26, 2022

To the editor: The rat infestation in the community of Dorr is a serious problem. It's a health hazard not to mention a nuisance to our properties/belongings. The people of Dorr have spoken and want to be heard. We need Dorr Township to take action and resolve this matter. We...

Picks ‘n pans: Stop torches & pitchforks mob in schools

October 25, 2022

I have covered school board meetings now for 48 years at a variety of districts, but I’ve never seen such serious threats to public education as in the past three years. A mob of well-meaning, but wrong-headed and misguided parents and citizens have been screaming at school boards with angry...

Picks ‘n pans: 3 proposals, county board, state offices

October 22, 2022

DEAR READERS: You have every right to say I’m just one man expressing his opinion and nobody appointed me arbiter of issues and candidates for the Nov. 8 general election. However, I do attend most if not all meetings of local candidates, and as a political junkie, follow the issues....

Picks ‘n pans: The GOP is no longer a party, it’s a cult

October 20, 2022

DEAR READERS: You have every right to say I’m just one man expressing his opinion and nobody appointed me arbiter of issues and candidates for the Nov. 8 general election. However, I do attend most if not all meetings of local candidates, and as a political junkie, follow the issues....

The general election: Picks ‘n pans for the City Council

October 18, 2022

Grace Sefranik Jennifer Antel DEAR READERS: You have every right to say I’m just one man expressing his opinion and nobody appointed me arbiter of issues and candidates for the Nov. 8 general election. However, I do attend most if not all meetings of local candidates and as a political...

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