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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Thrilling Skies: A Pilot Who Loves Storms

Wayne Sand, an 85‑year‑old veteran of Vietnam and a seasoned pilot, has spent his life flying where most would turn away. From the moment he first saw a crop‑duster low over Montana’s grass airstrip, he knew his future lay in the sky. A young man with little money, Sand worked any job he could find

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Politics at Dinner: Did We Lose Good Manners Over Posts?

Grandparents kept politics off the dinner table. Not because they didn’t care, but because they valued harmony. Today, silence often feels like suspicion. Social media changed the game: what used to be private chats now blast to strangers instantly. Algorithms push loudest voices, not deepest though

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Grand Blanc Schools Dive Into Charity

Grand Blanc students and teachers made a big splash for a good cause. On February 10, about one hundred people gathered at Don Batchelor Field to jump into cold water and raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. The event, called the Polar Plunge, is a popular fundraiser that encourages ever

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Jan 19 2026SPORTS

Zinchenko's Journey: From Forest to Ajax?

Oleksandr Zinchenko's time at Nottingham Forest seems to be winding down. Reports suggest Arsenal and Ajax are in talks to move him to the Dutch club. Zinchenko joined Forest on loan from Arsenal last summer. He was expected to bring a lot to the team. However, things did not go as planned. Zinchen

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Jan 06 2026SPORTS

Ole Miss Football: Big Moves and Bright Futures

Ole Miss is making some big moves on the football field. They just got Kewan Lacy, their star running back, to stay for another season. This is a huge deal because Lacy is one of the best in the country. He has over 1, 400 rushing yards, which is third in the nation. Keeping him is a big win for the

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Waynesboro's Fresh Start: Reviving Local Democracy

Waynesboro is known for its active community spirit. Now, there's a new effort to boost local democracy. The League of Women Voters in the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro area is back. Their goal? To make democracy stronger right where people live. The group focuses on voter education and civic engagem

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Michigan's December Weather: What's Happening Up High?

Way up in the sky, something odd is going on. The air is getting warmer in the stratosphere, which is a big deal. This event is called a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW). It can make the polar vortex, a cold air whirlwind, wobble. This could mean big changes for Michigan's weather in December. No

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Nov 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ride of the Future: Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Hit Miami Streets

Waymo, a pioneer in self-driving technology, has started offering fully autonomous rides in Miami. This marks a significant step in the company's journey, as it plans to bring this service to more U. S. cities soon. The company, which began as part of Google's self-driving project, now operates over

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Nov 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo's Bold Move: Can Self-Driving Cars Handle Winter Weather?

Waymo, a leader in self-driving technology, is expanding its services to new cities, including Detroit and Denver, known for their harsh winters. This expansion is a significant step, as these cities present unique challenges with icy roads and reduced visibility. Waymo's current fleet includes all-

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