DID YOU VOTE? We did. Did you know that it is your obligation as an American Citizen to vote? … In 1789 the U.S. Constitution was adopted but left voting rules mostly to the states - so at first only white male property owners could vote in most places. In 1870, the 15th Amendment gave men of color the right to vote by prohibiting racial discrimination. In 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote nationwide. In 1971, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18. So if you didn’t...

ELECTION TIME… Don’t forget to vote next week in the November 4 City General/Special Election. This is not a statewide or federal election but an election that voters in the Tri-City area need to pay close attention to. Please read our Election preview written by TCR correspondent Angela Widdis; the Lake Michigan College Twin Millage is crucial for the college in the day to day funding and campus facilities.

STITCHES… A couple weeks ago while Anne and I were working to fix our bed, I smashed my middle finger when I dropped the headboard. The blood flowed fast and hard and after a few minutes we were on our way to Corewell Hospital, Watervliet. I have said before that we are so lucky to have this hospital close by and it’s available for situations just like mine. One hour later I was back home with five stitches and no more house work for the evening.