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LASATA: 2019 #SWMISpirit tournament has tipped off
I am proud to continue hosting the southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament, a tradition started by my predecessor, former Sen. ...
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GUEST COLUMN: Time for government transparency laws to pass
Cautious optimism is circulating among legislators, government transparency advocates and journalists this month as the Michigan House, for ...
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OUR VIEW: Post-season athletics show community spirit
It’s the time of year when all of the fair-weather fans come out of their hiding spots, don ...
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WILSON: Arnold Tobin’s new brand of politics – Part 2
Last week, this reporter drew the short straw and was granted an exclusive interview with perpetual political candidate, ...
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LASATA: Gas tax hike?
Last week Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her budget recommendation for the next fiscal year. As you have no ...
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KAUFMANN: Better food for thought
March is National Nutrition Month: a time to make healthier choices about what we choose to chew and ...
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WILSON: Arnold Tobin’s new brand of politics
This reporter was granted an exclusive interview with perpetual political candidate, Arnold Tobin. As you may recall, during ...
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LASATA: March is national reading month
March is Reading Month. It is a time we set aside each year to highlight the importance of ...
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APPLEGATE: Teachers, staff at the Heart of Niles Community Schools
At Niles Community Schools, the success of our students wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated and hardworking faculty. ...
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PAQUETTE: An update from the Capitol
It is great to touch base with you again and provide you with a quick update about how ...
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WILSON: Cruising with Jimmy
“I hate these round-a-bouts,” hissed Jimmy, as he navigated one of the new traffic circles that had popped up ...
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LASATA: March is Women’s History Month
Women have played significant roles throughout Michigan’s history. They have raised generations of children as mothers, served our ...
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PUCKETT: Love needs to look like something
Valentine’s Day is when many tokens are passed around. There are ooh’s, aah’s and temporary feelings of warmth ...
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WILSON: Search of Diogenes
Malcolm J. Thornwhistle, of the Down Hampton Thornwhistles, was a world renown professional Yelp reviewer – specializing in ...
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PAQUETTE: State of the State in review
This past week, Governor Whitmer gave her State of the State address to a joint convention of the ...
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LASATA: The state of our state is strong
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the governor’s State of the State address at the Capitol. ...
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WILSON: Valentine’s Day at the diner
Breakfast conversation at Sarah’s Diner had subsided. The members of the Circular Congregation Breakfast Club were concentrating more ...
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LASATA: Enjoy free fishing this weekend
One of the hallmarks of Michigan’s outdoor traditions is the Department of Natural Resources’ free fishing weekend, which ...
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KAUFMANN:
Many of us suffer from high demands on our time, high blood pressure in our veins, and/or high-speed ...
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ANDERSON: Treasurer offers tips to avoid foreclosure
As Cass County Treasurer, keeping families in their homes is one of my top priorities.
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LASATA: Drive slow on ice and snow
Southwest Michigan families know well that winter driving is simply a part of being a Michiganian. But by ...
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WILSON: Winter warriors
Winter had hit, and nearly every able-bodied (and some not-so-able-bodied) guy in Harrison Winkle’s neighborhood charged down their ...
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LASATA: ‘Go Red for Women’
On Friday, Feb. 1, residents in the 21st Senate District and throughout the state of Michigan will celebrate ...
