New Year reflections and quirky happiness goals
Editor John Hendler argues against traditional resolutions citing an 88 percent failure rate and suggests chasing happiness. He mocks tasks like finishing chapstick and urges living in the moment, reducing phone use, and avoiding room shouting as practical steps toward a lighter, more present year.
A Mother's Love Shines Through Family Trials
A heartfelt letter salutes a mother as a pillar of strength during a family health crisis. The writer recalls November 2016 when her husband was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney and End Stage Renal Disease and describes how his mother has supported them through doctor visits, hospital runs, and dialysis adjustments, calling her “one in a million” and thanking God for her unwavering care.
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Marshall Albion Public Schools name change plea
A letter urges the Marshall Board of Education to rename the district from Marshall Public Schools to Marshall Albion Public Schools to better reflect two communities and ease Albion residents’ sense of identity loss. The writer cites shared goals for children’s education and a unified, respectful regional relationship.
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Being reborn has made us free To the Editor
The writer reflects on waking from a life built on lies and social control. They describe the pain of awakening to a world perceived as corrupt and oppressive, then embrace individualism, reason, and personal freedom as a final, liberating truth.
Letter responses on democracy and law enforcement
A reader rebuts Don Kirby and aligns with Dee Nelson, arguing that critics of federal law enforcement threaten democracy. The piece cites Trump’s statements against FBI, DOJ, Mueller, NSA, and the judiciary as damage to the rule of law and federal institutions.
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Outcry Demands Budget Reform and Tax Overhaul
A call to action urges Congress to suspend pay and perks until a balanced budget is achieved. It advocates presidential line item veto, a fair tax, and sweeping ethics cleanup. Local leaders, business owners, and voters are urged to speak up.
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Cascade Christian seeks Michigan items for student report
A Cascade Christian School student in Puyallup Washington asks readers to send pictures postcards used license plates facts products or other Michigan related items to the school at 601 9th Ave SE Puyallup WA 98372 for a state report.
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