Short Straw Lessons From a Life of Courage
Editor John Hendler reflects on how everyone faces hardship. He recalls patient stories from Alice Lesch Kelly and his sister, a breast cancer survivor who teaches with resilience. The piece urges living each day with courage and a calm acceptance.
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Miracle knee surgery at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall
A 67 year old patient details a June 18 total knee replacement with Dr. Kimberly McLean using robotic Stryker equipment at Oaklawn Hospital. He praises preop care, in-hospital treatment, and post op home care, stating the experience enabled him to return to walking, biking, and dancing.
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Hacks for MACS golf outing draws large turnout
Marshall Area Community Services Inc thanks retired Marshall teachers Jerry Coleman Doug Berger Rick Niemi and Terry Lambert and friends Terry Lake and Lowell Weaver and many volunteers for the June 28 Hacks for MACS golf event. Fourteen four golfers raised funds to aid MACS pantry backpacks school supplies Christmas baskets and general family support.
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Doug Berger
Rick Niemi
Terry Lambert
Marshall
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Terry Lake
Lowell Weaver
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Vote for the Marshall District Library millage continuation
In a letter to the editor readers urge voting on August 6 to renew millage for the Marshall District Library. They highlight access to books through MeLCat, digital formats, computers and programs for children and adults, and the library as a civic education hub.
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Voters urged to support millage for Marshall District Library
A reader writes that the Marshall District Library is a treasured local gem and asks voters to continue the library millage on August 6. The letter praises the library’s books, programs for children and adults, and friendly staff.
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Marshall District
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