Editors Corner reflects on Obama legacy and 2016 race dynamics
John Hendler argues Obama leaves a divided nation with a weak economy and warns that endorsing candidates must address voter anger. Trump and Sanders draw large crowds with blunt messaging while Clinton’s appeal cools. The piece likens public frustration to Howard Beale’s famous rally as Iowa caucuses approach.
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America
Russia
Iran
China
North Korea
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Iowa
New Hampshire
Donald Trump
Trump
Bernie Sanders
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Marshall YAC thanks Kmart staff for holiday aid
The Marshall Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council expresses appreciation to Samuel at Kmart for assisting with shopping for their adopted family this Christmas season. Samuel is recognized as an asset to the effort.
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Samuel
Kmart
Marshall Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council
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Fragmentary rant about politics and welfare targets readers
A hostile, unreadable note attacks readers about voting, Obama and Hillary Clinton, Congress, illegitimate children, and government employment. The writer claims readers are dumb and depend on welfare, signing off as a taxpayer who never gets thanks.
Marshall Albion annexation vote moves district expansion
Marshall Public Schools sharpens focus on annexing Albion Community Schools to form a larger district. If approved by state officials and Albion voters, the new district would cover more area, add about 7,000 voters, expand tax base, keep current Marshall education quality, and explore K-16 offerings with colleges. No tax increase for current Marshall taxpayers. ballot language expected by Feb. 9 with May election for Albion approval.
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Kellogg Community College
Bion College
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Albion
Randy Davis
Treasury
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Lansing
John Bizon
Dave Maturen
Mike Ness
Maturen
MPS
Calhoun
Marshall Public School Board of Education
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What does Gov Snyder know about emergency management
Letter accuses Governor Snyder and the administration of creating a crisis in Flint through an appointed Emergency Manager. It argues Michigan lacks government transparency, cites delays in admitting problems, and calls for FOIA reforms, accountability, and federal inquiry. It urges citizens to contact representatives and demand action to prevent similar cases locally.
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Joy to the Jail Christmas outreach at Calhoun County Jail
Joy to the Jail, a Christmas morning event at the 675 bed Calhoun County Jail, drew inmates from about 35 nations and 30 local youths. Volunteers, sheriff staff, and many churches joined in carols, a message, gift packets, and New Testaments, with Sheriff Matt Saxton in attendance.
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James Handsma
Fred Lutzke
First Assembly South
First Presbyterian BC
First Salem Baptist
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Victory Life
BC Bible
Covenant Hope
BC Kiwanis
Bedford Bible
Calvary Baptist of BC
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Family Bible of
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Gull Lake Bible
Evangelical Friends Church
St. Mary
St. Phillip
St. Joseph
St. Jerome
St. John Catholic
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Wakeshina
Kalamazoo
Iglesia Evangelica Misionera Hispana
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Kevin Hinkle
Diedrich
Diedrich Dds, Drs. Halonen Dds, Dr. Houghteling Dds, Dr. Turcotte Dds
Thomas Dds
Spurr Dds
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