For Neal Brady, the Hillsdale County Fair was an important campaign ground. “The neat thing about the fair is that the people come to you,” Brady said, “and the people that come up to you are usually friendly and supporters.” In addition to hearing from the voters, Brady also filled his booth with literature written...
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October 9, 2014July 12, 2022Opinions
Hubris of the hunt
One year ago, TV personality Melissa Bachman killed a male lion in South Africa then tweeted, “An incredible day hunting in South Africa! Stalked inside 60 yards on this beautiful male lion…what a hunt!” But after spending several weeks working beside nine lions in Mkhuze National Park in South Africa, I can attest that lion...
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October 9, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Land talks immigration at MLive Ballot Bash
As the Senate race narrows to a 5 percent margin in the polls, Republican candidate Terri Lynn Land defended her campaign strategy and spoke up on her support for increasing green card grants in Michigan at MLive Media Group’s Ballot Bash event in Grand Rapids on Monday. Dozens of journalists and interested guests observed as...
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October 9, 2014July 12, 2022Opinions
Against a weaponized education
Few things delight me more than the agitation of others. I am happiest when those around me are mildly indignant. This may seem puerile, but it has purpose: A bit of a lather is good among those who hope to seriously engage each other and their ideas. Perhaps it was in this same spirit that...
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October 9, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Lisznyai wants Hillsdale’s district courtroom to be more effective
On an administrative level, Sara Lisznyai plans to develop the efficiency of the district courtroom for Hillsdale County. “We are a community of have and have nots,” she said. “If they are hiring attorneys, they can’t pay for reappearances. The best thing for these people is access to the court so when they have a...