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Joe Hicks

Joe Hicks

people are my life, the bigger the crowed the better. I believe everyone has a story to tell, but the problem isn't that the story's not interesting its that no one will listen. It's my goal to listen.

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Residents of hard-hit Michigan counties weigh in on President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 attack plan

By Haley Robins, Joe Hicks, Waiter and Kamryn Romano, Journalism student | December 10, 2020

The rising number of coronavirus cases warrant concern among citizens of Oakland and Ingham counties. President-elect Joe Biden emphasized his coronavirus attack plan as a pivotal part of his platform — and residents of Oakland and Ingham counties react to Biden’s proposed plan.

Ballot Issues

Meridian Township residents weigh mail-in voting pros, cons

By Joe Hicks | November 9, 2020

This story is about how voters are feeling about their votes, and if they are having doubts about their ballots being properly collected mainly via mail.

Haslett

Meridian Township residents voice concerns about Barrett’s view on climate change

By Joe Hicks, Waiter | November 1, 2020

This story is about the new Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett and how the people of Ingham County are feeling about her controversial views on mainly climate change.

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Businesses in Meridian Township prep for upcoming MSU football season

By Joe Hicks, Waiter | October 17, 2020

This story is about how and what the Meridian businesses are doing in preparation for the upcoming football season.

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Meridian Township Board votes to cancel in-person Halloween festivities

By Joe Hicks | October 11, 2020

This story is about the effect COVID-19 has had on the Halloween festivities in Meridian Township

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COVID-19 impacts high school seniors and staff at Okemos High

By Joe Hicks | October 5, 2020

Okemos High School students have been in Zoom classes for a month. Students who regularly attend in-person classes at Okemos High School are learning at home. Due to the COVID-19 safety precautions set by the Okemos school board.

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MI First Election 2020

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Accused of spreading falsehoods, Trump activists say they’re not being accurately portrayed

Supporters of President Donald Trump, who have held rallies to protest the outcome of the November election, say there are false impressions of their motives. Elections officials and critics of their efforts, however, say they're spreading false information.

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