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Chemical Bank to close its doors in Moline next Friday
Moline, as of Friday, Dec. 15, will be without a bank for the first time in 98 years when Chemical Bank on Division Avenue, just south of the Leighton Township…
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One Small Voice: Will we make ‘MeToo’ a cultural shift?
"Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?" — "Holding Out For A Hero" by Steiner and Pitchford, c1984, written for the soundtrack for FOOTLOOSE…
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Army Bob: ISIL/ISIS is circling the drain of history
by Robert M. Traxler “A pro-ISIS media group continued its online verbal jihad against the Vatican and Christmas today, with a threat accompanied by an image of a jihadist and…
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Hopkins FFA earns national recognition for excellence
Jessica Couch, agriscience educator and advisor for the Hopkins High School and Middle School FFA programs, traveled to Nashville, Tenn., this week to represent Hopkins being recognized as the Region…
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Watson seriously seeking public input on medical marijuana
Watson Township officials want to have at least one serious public forum about adopting an ordinance permitting medical marijuana facilities. The Township Board, meeting less than 24 hours after a…
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Lawton’s defense stops Martin boys 48-44 in opener
by Austin Marsman Martin Tuesday evening absorbed a 48-44 road loss to Southwest Athletic Conference rival Lawton in the boys' basketball season opener. Juniors Cayden Curry and Clayton Geerlings both…
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Nate Warsen wins Wayland VFW Teacher of Year award
Wayland High School special education teacher Nate Warsen was presented the annual Wayland VFW Teacher of the Year award at the Pearl Harbor Day assembly Thursday afternoon. "Nate goes above…
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Watson Twp. officials discuss medical marijuana ordinance
The special joint meeting Wednesday night of the Watson Township Board and Planning Commission on medical marijuana didn't produce any decisions except that work on crafting an ordinance would continue.…
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Demolished Silverdome prompts memories of ’87 title
by Austin Marsman It took two tries, but engineers finally were able to implode the Pontiac Silverdome this week. The decaying 80,000-plus seat stadium is being bulldozed in the name…
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Lady ‘Cats haven’t hit stride yet, but still beat South Christian
The Lady Wildcats defended their home alley by continuing their winning streak against South Christian in a 23-7 verdict Wednesday. The Airport Lanes bowling alley was packed full of Wayland…