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Battling depression is one of the challenges with cancer
When I was first diagnosed with what the doctor referred to as advanced and aggressive cancer, depression set in and I became a victim of the unfairness of life. I…
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Ranger Rick: Let’s send illegal immigrants to certain states
Our political differences or similarities can be concluded in two ways: not Democrat or Republican, but big government vs. small government, and wishful-thinking and reality. It is reality the Republicans…
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Marsman Reports: Martin OM teams compete in World Finals
by Austin Marsman Four teams from Martin Public Schools put creativity on full display in a worldwide Odyssey of the Mind competition this week in Lansing. Sending more than 20…
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Subterranean Tales: ‘War Machine’ is painfully constipated
*** (out of 5) by Walter G. Tarrow "War Machine," an original movie showing exclusively on Netflix, stars Brad Pitt, perpetually perplexed with certainty, as General Glen McMahon, who is…
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Yes It is, It’s True: I love truth-seeking documentary films
When I am not writing stories, columns or editorials, my favorite pastime has become watching documentaries on the Internet late at night with glass in hand and monocle at ease.…
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Marsman Reports: New column and the young man behind it
The newest column for Townbroadcast.com is penned by Martin High School junior Austin Marsman, age 17. "This column will feature local news published from the student's perspective," he said. I…
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Army Bob: Attack in Manchester shouldn’t be surprising
by Robert M. Traxler The terrorist act in Manchester, England, has shocked and surprised us; it should not have. The Islamic terrorists bombed a concert attended mostly by young girls…
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Ranger Rick: Former FBI Director James Comey is despicable
It has been said by politicians and insiders in Washington political circles James Comey was one of the most reliable and honest persons within the federal government. I’m sure Hillary Clinton…
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Subterranean Tales: ‘Get Out’ behind the white folks’ smiles
by Walter G. Tarrow "All I know is sometimes, if there's too many white people, I get nervous, you know." In the mind of a black American, beneath that skin…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Quality female athletes just keep coming
It was an extraordinary week for female athletes from Hopkins and Wayland High Schools, and it happened over just two days. No fewer than four young ladies, two from Wayland…