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Copart decision avoids unnecessary project delays
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Copart decision avoids unnecessary project delays

To the editor: I am a bit puzzled by the criticism of the rezoning for the Copart project. Here is a perfect example of good local government. The board trying…
Posted by Editor March 19, 2021
One Small Voice: What does this pandemic teach us?
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One Small Voice: What does this pandemic teach us?

Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes How do you measure?  Measure a year? In daylights?…
Posted by Editor February 27, 2021
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I’ve never before supported recalling an official, but…

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “You know, I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll make an…
Posted by Editor December 19, 2020
Posted inCommunity Notices

Gun Lake Tribe revenue sharing totals lowest ever

The Gun Lake Tribe has announced fall revenue sharing payment of $5.7 million with state and local governments. The State of Michigan received $3,293,020 and the local revenue sharing board received $1,475,308.  GLIMI, an economic…
Posted by Editor December 7, 2020
Posted inColumns

Yes It’s True: After further review, I return to the Hut

“After further review, the ruling on the field is being reversed.” — A whole slew of collegiate and NFL football referees in recent years. Indeed, I have received further review…
Posted by Editor December 1, 2020
Posted inColumns

Ranger Rick: Energy companies are public nuisances?

Washington Post writer Dino Grandoni posted an article titled "Climate Change?  They're suing."  Anyone reading my screeds in this rag (the editor's description of this fine publication) knows I am…
Posted by Editor September 29, 2020
Posted inColumns

Are strange political things happening in these parts?

“In one-party system, you have one-party. In two-party system, you have two parties. In multi-party system, you have more than two parties.” — Grand Valley Political Science Prof. Sunjook Junn.…
Posted by Editor September 19, 2020
Posted inEditorial

Allegan Co. needs a truly radical drain commissioner

by Mark Ludwig, candidate Allegan County Drain Commissioner America had a derecho on Aug. 10.   While Allegan County caught some windy rain storms from the fringes, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center…
Posted by Editor August 21, 2020
Posted inColumns

Why was Wayland Schools millage vote tally so close?

I submit there are several reasons why the non-Homestead millage for Wayland Union Schools only squeaked out a 10-vote victory in the Aug. 4 primary election. At first glance backward,…
Posted by Editor August 14, 2020
Posted inArticles

COVID-19 presents financial challenges for WAEMS

The COVID-19 health crisis is presenting financial challenges to a lot of businesses and services, and the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is not immune. Sarah Lynema, who is Martin…
Posted by Editor August 12, 2020

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