A blog, rant and tribute by Carrie Klemm. Special to MCP. Alright, I’m about to rant, so get ready. In the wake of a celebrity’s passing, millions, no billons of people share quotes, pictures, and old funny stories. For a few days, the media and every social network within the US (and outside of the US for certain celebs) scream…
Our View. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. It is not the standard practice of this news organization to endorse candidates or ballot issues. However, we are making an exception in the case of the millage request from Mason-Oceana 911 and are asking you to vote yes Tuesday. How much are you willing to pay annually to help ensure that there is…
Letter to the Editor: On August 5, 2014, voters are being asked to approve a ballot proposal that will supposedly eliminate the collection of personal property taxes for most businesses operating in Michigan. However, after examining the proposal, the words: personal property tax, do not even appear. Quoting the proposal: A yes vote will reduce the state use tax and…
Letter to the editor. By Bill Brooks, Scottville. As the Main Street group attempts to convince the public that it is a success, the question is why is it necessary to do so. I see it as neither a success nor a failure. I see it as a way for the government to provide jobs for architects, engineers, and aspiring…
Letter to the editor. Dear Editor, The rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated, to paraphrase Mark Twain. Hammie has visited the auto body shop and has been repaired, good as new, from his recent collision with the wall of opposition. Fortunately, Hammie has many friends who offered transportation while he was incapacitated. Too bad he couldn’t ride the bus.…
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