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Army Bob: Don’t forget the lessons of the 2 Koreas
The folks who regularly read this column are aware I am not a fan of Socialism. Socialism is an outstanding form of government in the academic world but not in…
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Dorr Township appoints 2nd rep. to ambulance board
The new president of the Dorr Township Library Board and an added representative of the township on the Wayland Area Ambulance Service Board were featured in the more procedural business…
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Dorr Twp. has surprising debate about Facebook page
The Dorr Township Board had a lengthy debate Thursday night over a seemingly routine issue about who will administer the township’s Facebook page on the Internet. The board eventually voted…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Marketing and advertising are evil
“He’s here, he’s there, he’s everywhere! So beware.” — Unknown Hanna-Barbera cartoon You cannot escape death, taxes… and marketing and advertising, which is ubiquitous, meaning it’s everywhere. If I take…
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Former Shelbyville man ‘OJ’ Johnson dies at age 85
Charles Otmar "OJ" Johnson, 85, formerly of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 25, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. OJ had lived in Lupton since 2008. He was born to Paul…
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Vikings score early and often in 11-2 win over Lee
The Hopkins varsity baseball team scored five runs in the first three innings Wednesday and coasted to an 11-2 victory over Wyoming Lee. The Vikings’ season record was improved to…
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Lady Wildcats win 3-2 thriller in OT, lift record to 4-3
MacKenna Bruin beat Forest Hills Eastern's keeper in overtime to take the lead and give Wayland its third straight girls' soccer victory, bringing its oversall season record to 4-3 (3-2…
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Wildcat boys top Forest Hills Eastern, but girls lose
The Wayland boys’ varsity track team defeated Forest Hills Eastern 84–49 Wednesday in an O-K Gold Conference dual meet The girls, however, suffered a 103-25 setback at the hands of…
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Former Moline man Bill Miller passes at age 85
Lester "Bill" Miller, age 85, formerly of Moline, died Tuesday, April 25. He was the older brother of Tom Miller of Moline. Bill attended Baptist Bible College, and served at…
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Lady Vikings score 2 more victories, lift record to 9-2
The Hopkins varsity softball team improved its overall season record to 9-2 Wednesday with a doubleheader sweep of O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Lee, The Lady Vikings won the first…