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Life as Performance Art

Democrats and Republicans will hold national conventions this summer in Chicago and Milwaukee, respectively.I advise you avoid traffic snarls at these mutual admiration society meetings. Prices are apt to inflate then and there as well.Protesters are sure to turn out for both conventions. Free speech matters when, rightly or wrongly, we object to something. It Read More…

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Mattawan senior shortstop eyeing huge season

By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Mattawan baseball has several talented players this season including Connor Walsh.He’s a senior for Mattawan and plays shortstop. He was moved up at the end of his freshman season. It’s the third year he’ll be starting on varsity.Walsh as a sophomore played second base and walked off the team to Read More…

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Mattawan School District voters will go to the polls May 7

MATTAWAN – On Tuesday, May 7, residents who live within the Mattawan Consolidated School boundaries will have the opportunity to vote on a comprehensive school bond.In a press release from the Mattawan Board of Education and District Superintendent Randy Fleenor, it said, “We trust that you share our enthusiasm for the future of Mattawan. This Read More…

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Paw Paw High School names Academic Elite students for Class of 2024

Paw Paw High School has announced its Academic Elite students for the Class of 2024. These 21 students are graduating with a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher. From a class of 152 students, this represents just over 13 percent of the graduating class. Shown in photo, in front row, from left, Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: Wanna make millions, become a politician

Like most of you, I chose the wrong profession if my goal was to make a lot of money. It seems the best way to achieve financial success is to run for elected office, in particular a federal office.It would appear that if you’ve been in Congress for several years, you can retire with a Read More…