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Candidates discuss Independence school challenges
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Independence School Board candidates continued to explain their different takes on transparency and engagement, as well as the district’s book removal policy, in the last scheduled candidate forum before next Tuesday’s election. The latest of several candidate forums in the last month, hosted by the city of Sugar Creek at Mike…
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'Road House' remake honors low stakes of its predecessor
Adam GrahamThe Detroit News When it comes to the world of remakes, 1989’s “Road House” is not some sacred text that dare not be touched. The Patrick Swayze movie is a slice of pure ’80s action cheese, elevated by the presence of its star, who brought his Zen sense of calm to the role of…
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Trio plays big part in Van Horn girls soccer’s 5-1 start
By Michael SmithSpecial to The Examiner A talented trio has helped the Van Horn girls soccer team get this season off to a strong start. Freshman forward Jazmine Aguilar-Smith, sophomore center midfielder Valeria Celedon and senior forward Adrianna Lara are all talented goal scorers and playmakers. Because of that, it makes it difficult for opposing…