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Army Bob: Don’t remove monuments of brave soldiers

by Robert M. Traxler The current debate is whether we remove monuments to the Confederacy. I have no problem with removing monuments to the Confederate States of America (CSA), none,…

Editor August 21, 2017

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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…

Editor August 20, 2017

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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…

Editor August 18, 2017

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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…

Editor August 17, 2017

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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…

Editor August 17, 2017

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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…

Editor August 16, 2017

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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…

Editor August 15, 2017

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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…

Editor August 15, 2017

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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…

Editor August 14, 2017

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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…

Editor August 12, 2017