Not sure what your life has been like for the past three months, but mine’s been on a fast track — a big, busy, blur.
2022-07-09
GUEST VIEW: The fallout from Dobbs v. Jackson
On June 24, the Supreme Court issued its ruling on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. The landmark verdict reversed the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that declared the U.S. Constitution guaranteed the right to an abortion.
Embattled Douglass Township Board approves 2 wind ordinances
Facing recalls, primary election opponent and referendums, Douglass Twp. Board members pass wind energy rulesThe Douglass Township Board voted 5-0 to approve two wind energy ordinances Wednesday evening, even as three township board members are in the process of being recalled, a fourth is facing a challenger in the August primary election, and both new ordinances will almost certainly go to a referendum.
AMISH COOK: No-fuss lasagna great for a group
For young children, a long-awaited event “never comes.” But it did, and it happened.
Montcalm County 4-H’er wins Grand Champion at National Junior Shorthorn Show
Sitting alone on an airplane 40,000 feet in the air, adrenaline ran high for 15-year-old Celina Eldridge knowing that once she landed she’d be swamped with work.
Just showing pigs the day before, at the Montcalm County Fair, Celina would be landing in Kansas City, Missouri, to show the most prized steer she’s had in her seven-year 4-H career.
PUBLIC FORUM: Libraries becoming obsolete
Dear Editor,
You would think that with all the money the feds and state governments are handing out, the Ionia Community Library Board would have been able to secure a large portion for the new library they desperately desire.
PUBLIC FORUM: Time for Supreme Court to expand
Dear Editor,
This is a scary moment. The Supreme Court just dismantled abortion rights across America.
Surreal journey
Greenville’s Zach McMillian to continue wrestling career with Cornerstone UniversityZach McMillan pumps himself up on the bench in the closing moments of a dual meet for the Greenville wrestling team — there’s a rise in the Yellow Jacket faithful.
McMillan hears the crowd, many people that he knows — some he doesn’t. But the rising cheers are raining down because the fans know what McMillan is capable of.
PUBLIC FORUM: Protect our fundamental freedoms
Dear Editor,
Right now, the right to abortion care is at risk because of a deliberate, decades-long takeover of the Supreme Court by powerful right-wing extremists.
Crystal Motor Speedway to host Police Appreciation Night Aug. 6
FREECrystal Motor Speedway will host a Police Appreciation Night on Aug. 6, where current and retired police officers and their families will be admitted to the races for free.
