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Welcome Home Brooke Capser: Principal Vanishing Act Addendum
Saturday , 23, June 2018 Section 16, Uncategorized Leave a commentFormer Grand Traverse Academy principal Brooke Capser is now also the former principal of Lowell Elementary School in Missoula, Montana. Brooke returned to Traverse City recently after working one school year for the Missoula County Public Schools. The announcement of Capser’s departure was noted in the local news. Interviews for the next principal at Lowell […]
@realDonaldTrump Nodding Off at the National Day of Prayer
Saturday , 21, January 2017 Sad!, Uncategorized Leave a commentCountdown until he’s so bored and fed up pretending to be president he goes on another “thank you” tour.
Meet the Candidates: US House District 5 Congressman Dan Kildee
Friday , 26, August 2016 Elections, Environment, Flint Water, Uncategorized Leave a commentCongressman Dan Kildee has represented the people of Michigan’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress since 2013. He has made a significant positive impact in his district by fighting for hard-working families and those most affected by decisions made in Lansing at the risk of public health. Dan Kildee is a native of Flint, Michigan. […]
Meet the Candidates Michigan House District 97: Robert Corbett and Robert Townsend
Thursday , 21, July 2016 Uncategorized Leave a commentTwo candidates will run in the August 2, 2016 Democratic primary election for State House District 97: Robert Townsend of Clare, and Robert Corbett of Gladwin. The Counties making up the 97th district include Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, and the eastern townships of Osceola County. Robert Townsend, or Dr. Bob, graduated from Gobles High School and […]
Some Thoughts About Exit ‘167’ On Northbound US 131
Tuesday , 1, March 2016 Uncategorized Leave a commentNorth of Tustin but just south of the rest stop near Cadillac on northbound US 131, a blue sign beckons to motorists that accommodations are available from three hotels if they exit the highway using the off ramp numbered 167. A curious anomaly, because the Tustin exit on US 131 is numbered 168 and miles […]
Register Today To Vote In the Michigan Primary Election on March 8
Tuesday , 9, February 2016 Uncategorized Leave a commentThe Michigan Democratic Primary is on March 8, 2016. Any person 18 years or older by that date may vote. Today is the last day to register at the Secretary of State. The Democratic Party currently has two candidates running for the presidential nomination: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Senator of Vermont Bernie […]