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One Small Voice: I confess to a political schizophrenia history

Sometimes I feel a bit schizophrenic about my political identity. Being raised my first 18 years in northern New Jersey, we were, by tradition, Republicans. Pop always said that if…

Editor October 7, 2019

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Basura: Is it Trump, Moore to the rescue for Jacksonville 5?

“The truth can be a lot of trouble for those who are not supposed to know it.” — Agnes, The Testaments, Margaret Atwood I have a great idea for those 12…

Editor October 6, 2019

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Army Bob: Sanders’ wealth tax violates at least 3 amendments

by Robert M. Traxler Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is running for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in 2020, unveiled his plan to tax the assets of the nation’s wealthiest…

Editor October 4, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Desperate Dems launch another sideshow vs. Trump

Democrats never get any sleep and it is making them loony. They need to take a breath, get outside once in a while, talk to constituents, walk the dog, and…

Editor October 1, 2019

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Yes It’s true: For Ryan Mauchmar it was one shining day

"All the memories came flooding back — old Mrs. McAvoy eating that horrible chicken and the terrified child running from the burning wreck." — Vivian Stanshall, 1972 I spent Saturday…

Editor September 28, 2019

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One Small Voice: Vietnam vets 180 degrees from latest news

by Lynn Mandaville I’m just sitting here, recovering from a brutal drive from Arizona to Alabama for my husband’s biennial Navy reunion. Today was the day the memo detailing President…

Editor September 27, 2019

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Army Bob: President Trump already has left his legacy

by Robert M. Traxler According to the New Mexico Sheriffs’ Association, 29 counties are working to become Second Amendment Sanctuary counties, in which any new restrictive statewide gun rules won’t…

Editor September 26, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Don’t go to college unless you can afford to

The quest for college is a frantic round of SATs taken by high school students to score high enough to enter the college of their choice. Applications, statements from parents…

Editor September 24, 2019

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Integrated Man: Kids being kids, growing up in Albion, MI

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of columns by John Face of Albion, who has spent a lifetime of living and going to work and school with…

Editor September 22, 2019

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Yes It’s True: Martin should make Onion King fest annual event

The community and school in Martin celebrated a fascinating piece of history Friday night with homecoming, a football game and a tribute to an unusual mascot. Though known today as…

Editor September 22, 2019