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Democracy Tree: Stop coddling hate speech purveyors

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by Amy Kerr Hardin Trump voters, while not an entirely monolithic group, do share certain commonalities — among them are an acceptance of racism, hatred, xenophobia, sexism, misogyny, among a host of other deplorable traits. Trump swag vendor. Source: NYT video still Additionally, it can be argued that this basket...
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Local photographer’s ‘Blue Ice’ on calendar

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“Blue Ice,” one of Hope Thurston Carter's best-known photographs has been published again. It been chosen as the February image for the 2017 "Cultivating Creativity" Calendar produced by Ministry of the Arts. This calendar, as well as cards, planners and other gift ideas, can be purchased through their website at...
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Capt. Mike Larsen promoted to county undersheriff

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Allegan County Sheriff-elect Frank Baker has selected Capt. Mike Larsen to serve as his undersheriff. Baker, who was elected sheriff in November to succeed the retiring Blaine Koops, met with sheriff's office staff Wednesday afternoon to announce his appointment. "It was important for me to select a candidate with a...
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Martin drama students have successful play debut

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Budding thespians at Brandon Elementary performed their very first play Thursday. This is the first year Martin has had a drama class. Denise Dykstra, an aide at the JC Wheeler Library, said her son, Eli, was a part of it, noting,  "He has been ecstatic and it was fun to...
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Army Bob: Trump Derangement Syndrome spreads

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There is a disease spreading through our nation called Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). This mental disease has spread among the good folks who are members of the media and they are transmitting it to rest of the nation. The syndrome is spread through the left wing, socialist outlets, which means...
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Tuinstra’s do-it-yourself penchant draws criticism again

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Dorr Township Trustee got into a little bit of trouble once again Thursday night because of his penchant for trying to do things outside of the Township Board. Tuinstra was successful in getting a decision on a rezoning request postponed for another month to seek further information, but he incurred...
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Newly elected Dorr officials also win appointments

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The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening welcomed its two newest members and appointed them and several others to boards and commissions. New Township Clerk Debbie Sewers was appointed as the board’s representative to serve on the Dorr-Leighton Sewer Board. She succeeds Patty Senneker, who no longer is on the Township...
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Wayland volleyball team earns Academic All-State

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The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team, coached by Nicki Cardosa, earned the Academic All-State award. The team's average cumulative grade point average is 3.7077. Wildcats Taryn Coughlin and Leigha Morse also earned individual Academic All-State accolades.
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Politicians continue their assault on public education

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The latest round of the “Starve the Beast” political game being played by the Michigan Legislature features a new bill proposed in lame duck session that would force new public school teachers into a...
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Barry Hastings: Our French friends were indispensable

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(Author's note: I know I said I'd write more on our recent National calamity at the end of my Danielle story, but I lied, and it's the only lie you'll catch me in. I've decided to let Trump simmer in Chris Crisco's excess oils, while I tell you a story...
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