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I recommend a ‘no’ vote on Leighton Twp. airstrip proposal
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I recommend a "no" vote in the Aug. 7 primary on the proposal to…
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The Subterranean: Latest ‘Mission’ is all about Tom Cruise
Review of Mission Impossible: Fallout **** 1/2 out of five stars Currently in wide release by Walter G. Tarrow Tight, taut and twisty thriller right up there with the best…
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Funeral mass Monday at St. Mary’s for Robert Bieber
Robert L. Bieber age 92 of Byron Center, died Friday, July 27. Robert enjoyed bowling, gardening, golfing and watching Tigers baseball. He served his country during WWII and was a…
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It’s Whitmer almost by default for Dems’ governor
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. This may be a little deja vu from my editorial about the Republican primary…
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Pick Cain, Koch in this area’s only 2 county primary races
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. There is only one primary contest for a seat on the Allegan County Board…
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Who’s the best GOP candidate to take on Stabenow?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. This is the best demonstration I can think of that elections in our democracy…
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Dorr library system is essential, as is a ‘yes’ vote Aug. 7
To the editor: One of the many contributions of Ben Franklin to our country's history was, as we learned in school, his work in establishing a library system in America. He…
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Celebration of Life for Troy Glascott, 53, will be Aug. 11
Longtime Hopkins resident Troy Lee Henry Glascott, a 1983 graduate of Hopkins High School, died Tuesday, July 24. He was 53. Troy enjoyed fast motor sports, especially snowmobiling and motorcycling,…
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Lt. Gov. Brian Calley’s moral stand has cost him dearly
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. There have been many troubling developments in Campaign 2018 thus far, and perhaps one…
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Army Bob: Democratic socialists really are a tiny minority
Well, it is time for me to beat the drum of anti-socialism once again. You may think this is an obsession, but the American Constitution is important to me; I…