Local Government

Editorial

Copart decision avoids unnecessary project delays

March 19, 2021

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 to truly do what most conservatives or Republicans want — cut the red tape of bureaucratic delay. Too often we...

Columns

One Small Voice: What does this pandemic teach us?

February 27, 2021

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? In sunsets? In midnights? In cups of coffee? In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife In five hundred twenty-five...

Editorial

I’ve never before supported recalling an official, but…

December 19, 2020

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 exception.” — Groucho Marx You know, I’ve never supported the recall of any public official, but in this case, I’ll...

Gun Lake Tribe revenue sharing totals lowest ever

December 7, 2020

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 development entity, received $987,906. The figures are calculated from electronic gaming revenues reported from April 1 to Sept. 30. The fall...

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

December 1, 2020

“After further review, the ruling on the field is being reversed.” — A whole slew of collegiate and NFL football referees in recent years. Kim Miller Powers and family outside the Auction House Cafe. Indeed, I have received further review and information after I wrote my column about boycotting the...

Ranger Rick: Energy companies are public nuisances?

September 29, 2020

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 a skeptic when it comes to "climate change." Yup, it changes every day, every week, every month, and every year....

Are strange political things happening in these parts?

September 19, 2020

“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. These parts for a very long time have been regarded as the domain of a one-party system, the Republican Party....

Editorial

Allegan Co. needs a truly radical drain commissioner

August 21, 2020

by Mark Ludwig, candidate Allegan County Drain Commissioner Mark Ludwig America had a derecho on Aug. 10. While Allegan County caught some windy rain storms from the fringes, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center says this derecho tracked about 770 miles in 14 hours. Iowa caught the full force of this “terrestrial...

Why was Wayland Schools millage vote tally so close?

August 14, 2020

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, it should’ve been a cakewalk. The proposal was for a millage that doesn’t have to be paid by most homeowners....

COVID-19 presents financial challenges for WAEMS

August 12, 2020

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 Township’s representative on the Ambulance Service Board, told Township Board members Wednesday evening that WAEMS has been taking in a...

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