Stories By Brent Raeth
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Community
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 10 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
/ 10 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...
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Opinion
/ 11 months agoThe Decline of Free Speech in Educational Institutions: A Threat to Open Discourse
The university auditorium was packed but free speech was tabled. A guest speaker, invited to discuss controversial social issues, stepped onto...
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Community
/ 11 months agoMontague-Whitehall Rotary Club Donates $2,500 to Support Clean Water in Haiti Through HANWASH
By investing in clean water, a basic human right, the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Club is helping to break the cycle of poverty...
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Opinion
/ 11 months agoPolarization and the “Us vs. Them” Mentality: How Division Weakens Society
It was supposed to be a simple classroom debate on climate change, but within minutes, the discussion turned into a heated...
