The Exponent

03/04/2025

Have you ever noticed how the behavior of geese reflects today's political climate? 🦢 Dive into my latest blog post where I explore the parallels between the language of geese and our current discourse. It's an intriguing read you won't want to miss! Check it out here: https://wix.to/NYZFONl

About this time every year, while my little lake is still frozen, the Canada geese come back. Their first order of business is to pair off and make their nests.After their nests are built, they lay eggs. Then they get territorial. They do this by honking, squawking and occasionally chasing after eac...

02/28/2025

New Blog Post

I don’t care if Elon Musk came from Uranus. He’s getting the job done

02/26/2025

It is not too late for these men

It is not too late for these men

02/25/2025

Looking for your views.

Last week I posted the opinion that I think the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE, is performing a much-needed service for the country. The post, titled “Following the birdsong: A closer look at one USAID program getting cut” includes a video concerning one U...

02/20/2025

New Blog Post

What this old newsman sees when he watches the news

02/19/2025

Latest offering...

Cover of the book «Adventures of Huckleberry Finn» by Mark Twain, 1884. Public domain. OpinionBy Matt SchepelerEvery now and then someone tells me I’m a good writer. I always appreciate the encouragement, but the truth is I don’t want to be a good writer. I want to be a great writer. The probl...

02/15/2025

Should this program stay or go?

Opinion by Matt SchepelerRenay and I enjoy feeding the birds in the winter.While I’m no expert, I’ve gotten to know the birds common to this part of Michigan, as well as some of their personality traits. The pushy blue jay, the friendly black capped chickadee, and the small but mighty tufted tit...

02/07/2025

A radical decision in a turbulent political time. MI lawmaker Laurie Pohutsky chooses sterilization over pregnancy in today’s climate. Dive deep into her reasoning and story here: https://wix.to/DPS1IiG

In the song The Lunatic, an old Pink Floyd classic, the band summarizes that ‘We’ve got to keep the loonies on the path.”Well, it seems they are wandering off. While the craziness in Washington is well-documented, it is hitting closer and closer to home, right here in the fair mitten state.App...

02/06/2025

Who sang it better, Dolly or Beyoncé? Let's settle this debate once and for all! Head over to our blog for an insightful discussion and cast your vote!

I was informed by Nay last Monday that Beyoncé had won the Country Album of the Year at the Grammys.“That’s great. I’m happy for her,” I replied, never knowing quite how to respond to announcements that come out of the blue like that. I know my wife isn’t looking for my opinion so much as...

11/15/2024

Is anyone out there planning on doing the 5K run Walk at Nite Lites Saturday evening? Looks like it is going to be a nice night. We will have a camera for the paper there - seek us out and we'll snap a pic!

08/15/2024

Do you want to see fireworks continue in Brooklyn? Take the survey!

Are you interested in seeing the fireworks continue in the Village of Brooklyn? Anyone wishing to have input is invited to complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/v1V5X9KZQfHoqFL47   By Matt Schepeler A group of 10 individuals gathered August 8 at the Brooklyn library to discuss whether or not ...

07/25/2024

Vote for Clarklake artist

Riley Chevalier is a 12-year-old seventh grader who is participating in an “I voted” sticker contest through the state of Michigan.
The Michigan Department of State is hosting the inaugural “I Voted” sticker contest . More than 480 submissions were received from residents across the state. The top 25 submissions per category are available for online public voting to determine the top 3 winners for each submission category.

To vote for your favorites, select your TOP 3 favorite "I voted" sticker submissions for each of the submission categories.
Elementary/Middle School
See Riley’s art in the comments, and click on the link below to vote for her design.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0YvK_MKXeRVIr685dSSRGmtUNFFMUzFYQjAxQVAySzFMNEo2Vjk4UE44US4u

06/20/2024

This is an important race that isn't getting much coverage. Please share.

Above: Kelsey Guernsey, left, and Jared Hopkins, right, are both running on the Republican ticket for the chance to become Jackson County's next prosecuting attorney. No Democrats have put their name on the ballot, meaning that the winner of the Republican race will likely be the next prosecutor. St...

06/18/2024

Grant Bradley was selected to play in the MHSBCA East/West All-Star Baseball Classic. The All-Star game will include the top Seniors from around the state and will be played
Tuesday June 18th @ Comerica Park, 7:00pm. Tickets will be available, at the gate, for $15.

Good Luck Grant!

06/14/2024

Latest update on the Warner case

Above: Dale Warner, left, watches himself speak to a police detective in video footage shown in 2A District Court in Adrian last week at a hearing for Warner, accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner. Story, photos by Julie Riddle ADRIAN ― Inconsistencies, apparent lies, and a tightly drawn timelin...