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Tan, rested, ready, Ramblin’ Road is back and better
If you are reading this, it means Editor David T. Young has forgiven me for being AWOL for almost two months. I needed time to regroup. It turns out after…
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I’m blessed to have a front porch view into community
by Denise Dykstra Our school played their last football game of the season Friday. Some time ago, our small school transitioned to eight-man football and this year our youngest son…
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Maple Nut Bread provided courtesy of a family friend
by Kathy Hamman Miller Maple Nut Bread was always a favorite of a family friend, Margaret Bullock, who liked to bake sharing with family and friends. With her being a…
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Yes It’s True: We want our judges to ‘hang ’em high’
While watching the conduct of the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial in Kenosha, Wisc., my memories of a similar judge in Hastings resurfaced. Bruce Schroeder’s stern lecture to…
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Army Bob: People on the left misidentify opponents
by Robert M. Traxler If you’re a Republican you are a white supremacist, a white nationalist, a bigot, racist, sexist, homophobe, Islamophobe, anti… fill in the blank, so and so…
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Not long ago, not far away, there was a GOP good guy
I’ve been reading some posts lately about Michigan’s Bottle Bill, which, for better or worse, was passed by a state-wide ballot proposal in 1978. To this day, some praise our…
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This long-distance runner will never forget journey
by Denise Dykstra It was the honking I found odd. After a full and busy weekend, I was cleaning up the last off the mess in the kitchen and people…
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Busy Day Crock Pot Beef Tip Stew is as advertised
by Kathy Hamman Miller This recipe takes eight hours to make and is perfect for when you’re busy, but still want that healthy meal to serve up for your family…
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Army Bob: Does free speech only apply to Left protests?
by Robert M. Traxler “Hate speech” is not protected by the First Amendment, and the government must protect us from “hurtful speech,” right? The government and social media must protect…
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Halloween actually is all about community, not just getting candy for the kids
by Denise Dykstra It’s been quite the journey, me and Halloween. When I was young, I did not give one thought to Halloween. My parents always hosted a very large…