The Exponent

09/18/2025

https://theexponentlive.com/friends-of-watkins-lake-state-park-launches

Meet the leaders: The new group Friends of Watkins Lake State Park is coordinated by board officers Geoffrey Cripe, president (far left); Laura Watkins Koelewijn, vice president (second from left); Sylvia Kay, secretary (second from right) and Spencer Kellum, treasurer (far right). Ben Spiegel (thir...

08/26/2025

Why not become a Big?

Above: Tony Hollow, executive director of BB/BS of Jackson County. PHOTO BY JOHN HUMMER By John Hummer Editor In today’s world, there are countless cases where a child grows up in a single parent or guardian household. One parent may have passed away, fled to another area, may be incarcerated, or ...

05/15/2025

CHECK THIS OUT!!!
Yard Sale – 12018 Pink St., Thursday-Sunday, 9am-6pm – Tools, new copper fittings and valves, socket sets, wood table and chairs, generator, gas dryer, Zane Gray hardcover books, Louis L’Amour paperback books, antique roll top desk, antique Maytag ringer washer, patio furniture, toys, clothes.

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...