Stories By Brent Raeth
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Community
/ 1 month agoUnderstanding TIFA, Brownfield, and LDFA: Tools for Community Investment
At CatchMark, we believe that strong communities are built on transparency, collaboration, and understanding. When our neighbors speak, we listen. During...
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Opinion
/ 2 months agoRanked-Choice Voting: A Fairer Ballot, or Just More Complicated?
A Local Encounter During the recent White Lake Chamber–led Labor Day Community Walk, I was approached with a petition to put...
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Community
/ 3 months agoHumility: The Missing Ingredient in Public Leadership
Editor’s Note: This article is a call to all leaders, both present and future, to embrace humility in public service. It...
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Community
/ 3 months agoThe Importance of Facts in Community Conversations
Communities of Truth and Trust Healthy communities depend on trust, transparency, and accurate information. Facts in community conversations are critical for...
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Community
/ 3 months agoWait, What Is Rotary? Here Is How It Is Changing White Lake for the Better
The Montague-Whitehall Rotary is more than pancake breakfasts. From scholarships to community projects, this small-town club is making a big difference...
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Community
/ 3 months agoAxMITax: Michigan’s Property Tax Elimination Proposal Sparks Debate
A citizen-led proposal, AxMITax, seeks to eliminate property taxes across Michigan, promising significant savings for homeowners while raising concerns about deep...
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Community
/ 4 months agoWhen Parades Divide: Reflections on the Fourth of July and the Power of Unity
Each year, as the calendar turns to July, small towns and big cities alike prepare for a cherished American tradition: the...
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Community
/ 4 months agoScott Beishuizen Resigns from Montague School Board After Relocation Outside District
Scott Beishuizen has officially resigned from the Montague Area Public School (MAPS) Board of Education following a recent move that places...
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Community
/ 4 months agoRotary Youth Exchange: A Journey That Changes Lives, One Student, One Family at a Time
For over 90 years, Rotary has been sending students abroad not just to study, but to truly live in and learn...
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Opinion
/ 5 months agoThe Path to Resilience: Solutions for a Healthier Generation
Fifteen-year-old Alex sat in his school counselor’s office, struggling to cope with a poor grade on his latest math test. “I...
