Great Lakes Echo

Bill would expand Michigan’s bottle deposit law while some want to abolish it

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By Christian Vazquesz

A Michigan state senator is pushing for a statewide vote to expand the 10-cent bottle and can deposit law, while the Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for repeal of the law. Meanwhile, the state House approved a bill sponsored by a Clinton Township representative to give an income tax write-off to beverage distributors that move recycled cans and bottles from stores to recycling plants.

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Huron historian Yates explores ‘Huron at the Crossroads’

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HURON – In time for the area’s bicentennial, local historian David Yates has released Huron at the Crossroads, a compilation of stories covering Huron County from 1925 to 2025.   In a press release, Yates said, “Many of the stories, like watching Circle-8 Ranch on CKNX, swimming at the local public pool, attending a 1967 Centennial event will evoke fond memories” for some. […]

Clean Technica

The Architecture of Deceit: How America is Repeating the Philippine Nightmare

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Two events in recent American history remain seared in my memory. The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center claimed the lives of a distant uncle, Ramon Grijalvo, and an aunt, Marilyn Bautista—one of my grandfather’s relatives. The second unfolded just a month ago: the fifth anniversary commemoration of … [continued]

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Goderich native joins Team Canada ahead of World Baseball Classic

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A towering right-handed pitcher from Goderich will suit up with Team Canada at this year’s World Baseball Classic. Right-hander Brock Dykxhoorn has been added to Canada’s roster to replace Carter Loewen, who was removed due to an insurance issue, Baseball Canada announced. Dykxhorn is expected to join Team Canada’s bullpen for the tournament, which begins […]