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Government
Local Democrats Slam House Republican Education Funding Bill
Education reform was on the mind of Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell on Monday. Driskell, a Democratic candidate for the 52nd House District, held a press conference at the Dexter District ...
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Opinion
Cyber Schools Give Michigan Families Quality Education Options
Last May, Michigan's economy was in dire straits and the state's revenue picture was bleak. We faced an estimated $1.4 billion state budget shortfall and an unemployment rate of more t...
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Opinion
Michigan Legislature Reviewing Key Personal Property Tax Reforms
When state Senate Republicans unveiled a proposal two weeks ago to eliminate some portions of our state's personal property tax (PPT), there was some justifiable concern from local gov...
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Government
Rep. Mark Ouimet Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Address Personal Property Tax Reform
Local small-business owners, elected officials and residents can learn about a new proposal to overhaul the state's personal property tax at a special town hall meeting on April 30.&#...
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Government
Interests Clash as Oil Booms in Western Washtenaw County
For some, the oil drilling going on west of Saline represents a nuisance, a threat to property values, or worse, a risk to the health of their family. For others, Michigan’s mini-oil...
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Government
Rep. Mark Ouimet Kicks-Off Second Annual 'Legislator for a Day' Contest
With "March is Reading Month" officially over, state Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Township, has announced he wants to further encourage young people to enjoy reading by participating in his...
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Community Spirit Shines Through Tragedy in Dexter
There are many people I'd like to publicly thank for their efforts before, during and after the Dexter tornado. Our brave first responders in Dexter and the surrounding communities ...
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Awareness
Hundreds Attend Dexter Wellness Walk to Celebrate Opening of Border-to-Border Trail Connector
One year ago, Dexter resident Mark Olexa was diagnosed with bladder cancer and quitely let his birthday slip by without a birthday cake or celebration with friends and family. "I was...
