City Slicker’s Tale of Hearing Loss at County Fair
The editor recalls growing up with a Dade County Youth Fair and recounts his shocking experiences at the Calhoun County Fair tractor pull. He describes ear protection missteps, the deafening noise, and how the experience shaped his attitude toward loud events. He closes with a light note on enduring city roots.
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Calhoun County Fair
Calhoun
Calhoun County Fair Opens With Tractor Pulls And Motocross
The 163rd Calhoun County Fair begins Saturday August 13 and runs through Sunday August 20 drawing about 50 000 attendees. Participants mention looking forward to tractor pulls cow displays and SJO motocross races with family involvement noted through quotes from locals.
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Letters critique Marshall LRSB funding and local projects
A reader rails against Firekeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board allocations in Marshall arguing for road repairs over a downtown dog park, nature area pavilion, and a downtown tree replacement, urging council members to focus on streets and safety rather than spend on casino money projects.
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Brent Williams
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Nick Metzger
Michigan Ave
Marshall
Washington, D.C
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Tax breaks and subsidies as planned budget savings
A congressional panel should cut subsidies to profitable enterprises and end tax breaks widening income gaps. Ending investments income tax break by 2011 saves over 200 billion in 2012, while taxing employer health plan premiums could save at least 1 trillion in 2012 2021. These moves aim for 1.5 trillion in savings and debt reduction.
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Congress
Treasury
Death of the letter writer Emerson Shelby
A letter from Emerson Shelby titled Death of the discusses a perceived end of an era. The correspondent laments changes in local affairs and questions prevailing social norms, urging readers to reflect on legacy and community values.
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Emerson Shelby
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