Distracted driving taught by a grieving mother
In Bronson, Kim Haylett spoke to teens and parents about the dangers of distracted driving after her daughter Sarah Haylett-Jones, a Monroe County deputy, was killed in 2008 by a teen texting behind the wheel. The talk featured the documentary The Last Text and shared stark statistics from distraction.gov.
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Yesteryear
Kim Haylett
Bronson
Haylett
Sarah Haylett-Jones
Monroe County
Ind
Word on the Street How serious a concern is distracted driving
The piece notes texting distracts drivers for about five seconds, equating to a football field of visibility lost. It highlights growing technology distractions as drivers fail to pay full attention to the road and suggests phones and car radios pull focus from safe driving.
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Shvine
Wind turbines in Marshall Township debate continues
To the Editor, letters discuss placing wind turbines near residential home sites in Calhoun County. Arguments note nationwide installations with mixed results and consider impact on property values and local energy goals.
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Calhoun County
USA
Marshall
Eldon Vincent for Marshall mayor campaign statement
Support letter backing Eldon Vincent for Marshall mayor in November. The note highlights his business ties at Garden Theater Shops and Yippee Tax Service, plus CPA and law stakeholding in the community. It emphasizes fiscal responsibility, tax base growth, small business support, fire protection, and consensus building to move the community forward.
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Eldon Vincent
Marshall
Eldon
Carne
Cronin
W. Michigan Avenue
Yippee Tax Service
CPA
Nity
Support for Summer Reading Program at Marshall District Library
The Marshall District Library invites continued exploration and growth through its Summer Reading Program. Readers and patrons are encouraged to share needs and suggestions to sustain engagement and learning opportunities offered by the library district.
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Marshall District
Limany
Library
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