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The Subterranean: ‘Chuck’ is a poor man’s ‘Raging Bull’
Currently available in video ***1/2 out of five stars by Walter G. Tarrow This poor man’s version of "Raging Bull" was in very limited release and that's a shame. An…
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Army Bob: Our longest war is vs. Islamic fundamentalism
by Robert M. Traxler The history of the United States is a path we must travel to understand our present-day view of the world. Folks in the news business will…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Baseball has taught us political lessons
Baseball has has taught me interesting lessons about politics: That a democratic system, the will of the people, can err badly in judgment, especially when people are ignorant, don’t pay…
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One Small Voice: Should we save Confederate monuments?
by Lynn Mandaville In our house we are having the same discussion that most every family in the nation is having. The subject is Confederate monuments, and whether or not…
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Tumbling PSA figure is very good news in prostate war
by Robert M. Traxler I met with Radiological Oncologist Dr. Julie Forstner Tuesday for the first time after the 43 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) treatments were over. Prior to…
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The Subterranean: ‘Detroit’ begs question ‘What’s Goin’ On?’
(Currently in wide release) **** (four out of five stars) by Walter G. Tarrow Take a racist to see this movie, but if, and only if, you intend to discuss…
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Ranger Rick: The more things change, they stay the same
I (and my vehicle) would like to thank the following: City Manager, City Council, and City of Wayland DPW, and contractors for allowing and repaving sections of various streets. Now…
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Basura: Hollibaughs history— Old barns, gravestones, baseball
“I never let my schooling interfere with my education.” — Mark Twain The barn was built by Andrew Jackson Hollibaugh in the 1800s. AJ was a great grandfather to my…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Libraries offer free services for the mind
"Why don't you go to the library and educate yourself if you've got any guts?" — Frank Zappa About 25 years ago when I was covering a Hastings Township Board…
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Army Bob: Be careful when using titles ‘Nazi’ and ‘Fascist’
by Robert M. Traxler The title of Nazi is tossed around liberally; voted for President Trump: Nazi, do not approve of abortion: Nazi, disagree with the latest politically correct concept: Nazi.…