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The myth of Common Core.

June 21, 2015

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger.  It’s the first day of summer, and school policy is probably the furthest thing from your mind.  Instead, you’re probably thinking about barbeques and vacation plans.  Maybe you’re also wondering whether Lake Michigan will get warm enough to swim in this year. But a well-funded movement is gaining steam all across the…

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Recent death, reported June 21, 2015.

June 21, 2015

Phyllis (Herrygers) Burmeister, 95, of Hart, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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West Michigan Works: A visit with Shelby Gem Factory.

June 19, 2015
West Michigan Works: A visit with Shelby Gem Factory.

SHELBY — Shelby Gem Factory is one of the only manufacturers of imitation diamonds in the country and one of the few that make artificial gems. Owner and founder Larry Kelley recently spoke to OCP for our video series, West Michigan Works.

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Recent death, reported June 19, 2015.

June 19, 2015

Lester Earl Hillier, 77, of Montague, passed away June 18, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Hart man arrested after pointing toy gun at vehicle on U.S. 10.

June 16, 2015
Hart man arrested after pointing toy gun at vehicle on U.S. 10.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in -Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — An 18-year-old Hart man was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly pointing a gun at another vehicle while traveling west on U.S. 10 about 7:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the man was a passenger in a vehicle. He reportedly pointed a gun at another vehicle occupied by a…

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Eats & Drinks

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