Opinion
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During the Beijing Olympics, there were great athletic triumphs as Michael Phelps dominated the pool, eight times, and U.S. Basketball, softball and volleyball teams showed how truly amazing our athletes can be when they face the best the world has to offer.
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8/27/08
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We have a choice to live in a world of Faith or Government!
In the world of Government, politics separate people like pawns on a chess board, always having to choose one side or the other while …
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By JimShaw
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9/22/10 12:34 AM
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The Arenac County Independent would like to know your opinion on the issues. Each week, we will post a question here at www.arenacindependent.com. To answer the question, you must become a registered …
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Tom Izzo is here for good.
All of the state of Michigan can take a sigh of relief that one of the most iconic sports figures in the nation is staying home, and staying loyal to Michigan State University.
Finally, an already rich and famous person turned down more money for the love and loyalty that he has for his school and his state.
Tom Izzo leads by example by showing that hard work, love and loyalty can get you anywhere.
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By Kevin Drescher
Staff Writer | reporter@arenacindependent.com Follow the Independent on Twitter | 6/18/10 | 245 views |
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If I have one skill, it is muddling through new and unfamiliar situations.
Most recently, I’m applying this skill toward efforts to get settled into a new part of the state and in a new job …
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I have a confession to make: despite my outwardly mild appearance, I am an incredibly competitive person.
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2010 is the first year for the Standish Summerfest.
Every week until the end of summer, there will be some kind of musical act located in the gazebo and at the Depot in Downtown Standish.
From the Rifle River Folk Strings to classic Buddy Holly songs, the Summerfest has entertainment for music fans of all types, and it is free.
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6/28/10
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Throughout my 25 years on this great green planet, I have been very fortunate.
Thanks to my parents, my two brothers, Mike and Jeff, and I have been to 49 out of 50 states.
Pretty much any state you can drive to, we went, we saw, and we conquered.
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By Kevin Drescher
Staff Writer | reporter@arenacindependent.com Follow the Independent on Twitter | 6/28/10 | 237 views |
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There are a lot of things that I like about my job; like sports coverage, meeting new people everyday, and writing King’s Ransom nearly every week.
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Christmas in our family has always been one of traditions that shifts and changes over the years. However, despite their dynamic nature, the changes have always felt like components to a proper …
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