Local Government

Fire accord near, but Hopkins Twp.-tribe legal fight persists

An agreement between the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatmis and Hopkins Township Board on services by the Hopkins Area Fire Authority appears to be nearing ratification by both sides. Hopkins…

Editor August 12, 2019

Articles

Long-awaited Big Lake drain project gets the green light

An Allegan County Drain Commission Board of Determination hearing Monday night led to establishment of a drainage project for Big Lake in Watson Township. A packed house appeared at the…

Editor August 1, 2019

Editorial

Does Gun Lake Casino battle prejudice, discrimination?

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — The…

Editor July 13, 2019

Community Notices

Julia Sturvist chosen Wayland Main Street/DDA Director

Julia Sturvist has been selected as the new Main Street/DDA Director, succeeding Ingrid Miller, who left last month to take a job in Grand Rapids. Sturvist received her bachelor’s degree…

Editor July 13, 2019

Columns

Army Bob: Dorr term limits excuse to delete political enemies

by Robert M. Traxler A recent editorial in Townbroadcast brought up the subject of service to our local governments in a discussion about who is qualified and how long folks…

Editor July 5, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: I was deceived on new fireworks law

“No man, woman or child is safe as long as the State Legislature is in session.” — Tweaking quotes attributed to Mark Twain and Gideon Tucker. I apologize most sincerely…

Editor July 2, 2019

Editorial

Roads program appreciated, but will damn roads get fixed?

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “Don’t pee on my shoes and then tell me it’s raining.” — Me…

Editor June 21, 2019

Articles

State Rep. says he’s got better ideas to fix the damn roads

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s pledge to “fix the damn roads” was good politics, but the House Transportation Committee Chairman maintains he and his comrades have a better idea. State Rep. Jack…

Editor June 20, 2019

Articles

Hopkins Twp., Gun Lake Tribe in talks on 3 issues

Three different issues between the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatmis and Hopkins Township Board continue to be subjects for negotiations. The three areas of contention are fire protection, distribution of…

Editor March 12, 2019

Editorial

‘Story of Us’ tradition may be in serious trouble here

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. A little more than seven years ago, I decided to try a bold experiment…

Editor March 2, 2019