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Commission to re-open budget talks on Aug. 30
For the first time since voting 3-2 to tentatively raise the county’s property tax (millage) rate nearly 7% next year, commissioners will meet to discuss their 2018-19 budget on Aug.…
‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’ reminds us DC can have fun too
By MARK VIOLA The “Teen Titans” animated series, which aired on Cartoon Network from 2003 to 2006, will always have a special place in my heart. Not only did it…
‘Christopher Robin’ may be a movie for kids, but the story aims for the parents
By MARK VIOLA Let’s face it, we live in a pretty cynical and jaded time, so it’s rare to get a movie these days that is truly genuine and sweet…
7 schools, 7 resource officers are assigned
When students return to school Monday, kicking off the 2018-19 year, a new team of school resources officers (SRO) will greet them. Under new mandates from the Legislature, each school…
Detroit Lions name Blount co-starter
The Detroit Lions released their first unofficial depth chart of the pre-season this past Monday, featuring former Taylor County High School stand-out LeGarrette Blount as a co-starter heading into their…
Weak story hurts otherwise funny ‘Spy’
By MARK VIOLA When I saw the trailer for “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” starring Mila Kunis (“Bad Moms”) and Kate McKinnon (“Ghostbusters”), my first thought was: “Mila Kunis in…
Spradley seeks to retain county seat
County commission Dist. 3 candidate Steve Spradley said his nearly 40 years of experience in public service “has prepared me to be your county commissioner.” He is seeking the seat…
Jolley declares candidacy for Dist. 4 school board seat
Taylor County native Gina Jolley said her extensive experience with the Taylor County School District on both a personal and professional level makes her an ideal candidate for the school…
What if there were three of you?
By MARK VIOLA In 1980’s New York, 19-year-old Robert Shafran drove himself to college. Upon his arrival, it seemed everyone already knew him, only they kept calling him Eddy. Finally,…
‘Totally different feel’ for Stephens this summer
After enduring several seasons in which his tight end position group was not fully utilized in the passing game, former Taylor County High School receiver Moral Stephens has high hopes…
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