Gerald J. "Jerry" Gray, of Canadian Lakes and Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away September 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 85. Born July 27, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, Jerry built a life defined by professional excellence, physical resilience, and deep family ties. He earned an associate degree in highway technology from Ferris State University in 1963 and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University. He w

Trailer Trash News headed to the recent GOP conference in South Dakota. We had an agenda: 1) Meet Scott Pressler (more on that in a future article) 2) Get the pulse of GOP members regarding the performance of Senate Majority Leader John Thune. As you'll see with these survey results, it isn't pretty. The fact that the Resolutions Committee passed a resolution to censure John Thune reflects the frustration that South Dakotans have with their native son. Yes, it didn't pass on

Anniversary tweet by @AVindman Alex Vindman’s Self-Serving Narrative: Was he “Defending the Constitution” or was he enabling a Soft Coup? In a post shared today, retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman offers a polished version of his story. “I served this nation for 21 years under presidents of both parties,” he writes. “Six years ago today, I was forced to retire, following months of retaliation for a decision I made to defend our Constitution. I’ll always call out corruption, regard