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A free speech issue has been hijacked for propaganda

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “An' I don't mind 'em switchin' sides, An' standin' up for things they believe in. When they're runnin' down my country, man, They're walkin' on the fightin' side of me.” — Merle Haggard, 1970,...
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The Subterranean: ‘Mother!’ is my wife’s worst nightmare

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A review of Mother! **** 1/2 out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow My wife has made our home the heart and soul and be all of our life and marriage for fifty years. She, like Sally Kellerman in "The April Fools," is creating and recreating...
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Lady Vikings win 4 of 6 matches at Saranac Invitational

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team won four of six matches Saturday at the Saranac Invitational. The Lady Vikings defeated Tri Unity 25-8, 25-15 and Grand River Prep 25-18, 25-23 in pool play to move on to double elimination bracket competition. There they beat Grand Rapids Union 25-9, 25-11 and Newaygo...
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Lady Wildcats cop 5th place in Otsego Invitational

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Lady Wildcat medalists (from left) Rylee Cronkright, Mie Tornbjerg and Maggie Whitney. The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team placed fifth in a 17-team field Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Grand Rapids Christian, an O-K Gold Conference rival, won the meet with 66 team points and host Otsego was runner-up...
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Martin finally scores on Saugatuck, but loses 49-6

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by Austin Marsman Bradley Dunn (3) runs up the middle for Saugatuck. What Saugatuck had predicted to be an easy homecoming win over Martin turned out to be more of a battle, at least in the early going. But the homestanding Indians eventually built a 35-6 lead at intermission and...
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Wayland Chrysler’s name, ownership changing Oct. 1

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Wayland Chrysler's ownership and name will change officially as of Sunday, Oct.  1. In a letter to patrons and customers, Wayland Chrysler said, "There will be some changes for sure with some new faces as well as familiar faces. For over 35 years we have enjoyed being a part of...
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Wildcats edged 21-20 by Gold foe Forest Hills Eastern

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The Wayland varsity football team dropped a 21-20 heartbreaker Friday night at Forest Hills Eastern. The loss dropped the Wildcats' season record to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Wildcats fought until the final whistle but came up just of the goal line at the end. Trailing...
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Vikings halt 3-game skid with 42-14 win at Buchanan

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Hopkins halted a three-game losing streak on the gridiron Friday night with a 42-14 victory over non-conference opponent Buchanan. The Vikings lost the previous two weeks to unbeaten foes Wyoming Godwin Heights and Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian, and 21-20 three weeks ago to Belding, which knocked Northpointe from the ranks...
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Lady Vikings win 3 straight sets to beat Calvin Christian

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It isn't very often when Hopkins is able to beat Grandville Calvin Christian on the volleyball court, but the Lady Vikings turned the trick Thursday night in an O-K Silver Conference matchup. Hopkins lost the first set 26-24, but then roared back to win the the next three, 25-10, 25-17...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: A (sort of) eulogy for good guy Tom Hooker

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"When you coming home, I don't know when, but we'll get together then... Gonna have a good time then." — Harry Chapin, "Cat's in the Cradle," 1974 The passing this week of all-round good guy Tom Hooker reminds me painfully of Harry Chapin's popular song. Though Tom and I were very...
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