Remembering Kari Jolink A life of openness and grace
Community mourns Kari Jolink age 33 who died of cancer. A beloved teacher and sports coach, she shared her illness on CaringBridge inspiring empathy and resilience. Her husband Joel posted she had no regrets as doctors offered no further options, urging others to live fully.
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A Call for Statesmen in This Polarized Campaign
A column urges political leaders to reclaim the art of uniting the nation, citing Reagan and Kennedy as models. It warns that the current campaign climate fuels anger and division, stresses responsibility and compromise, and longs for bipartisan solutions to health housing and jobs.
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Reagan
Rafe Esquith
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Los Angles
Esquith
John F. Kennedy
Letter in favor of annexation for Albion students
A Kalamazoo educated author argues for Albion joining Marshall Public Schools to provide better education. He cites long bus rides, history of inclusive progress, and the need for a robust curriculum. He urges a May 3 annexation vote, asserting APS falters financially and Marshall offers diverse schooling.
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Redskins
Harvard Industries
Albion Hospital
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Ice Wine Blues festival thanks volunteers and sponsors
A nonprofit arts and community effort in Marshall thanks the 2016 Ice Wine and Blues committee led by Mary Jo Byrne for a successful event. The festival grew in size with 95 wristbands and 310 goblets sold, added two beer tasting locations from Dark Horse Brewery and Arcadia Ales, and supported The Franke Center and downtown businesses.
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Joe Caron
Pam Rudd
Jill Keyl
Caryn Drenth
Dennis Oosterhart
Ann Michels
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Marshall
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