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A Michigan township has established its own militia to protect the Second Amendment rights of its 2,500 citizens. Holton Township, in Muskegon County, passed a Second Amendment Resolution on Tuesday night establishing itself as a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary'. The resolution included an addendum establishing their very own militia. Under the changes, all legal residents with primary residence within Holton now have the opportunity to join the militia but must adhere to federal firearm checks. The town said they are adopting policies 'necessary for the security and rights of Holton Township residents.' 'The people of Holton Township, through their duly elected...

Many school districts allow employees to accrue unused sick days without limit and cash them out upon retirement. In the Detroit district, for example, such a policy cost the district $12.5 million in unused sick leave in 2010-11. It’s a major problem, but too many school districts are only taking baby steps to correct it. In the small Holton, Michigan district, support personnel earn one sick day for each month worked. They’ve been allowed to accrue unused sick days without limit and cash them out upon retirement, or take extended leaves for any reason. But now school officials are patting...

Circuit Court Judge Dennis M. Sweeney on Thursday dismissed four perjury charges and one misconduct charge against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. Seven other criminal charges against the mayor, including accusations that she stole gift cards intended for the needy, still stand. The judge also dismissed the entire bribery case against City Councilwoman Helen L. Holton. The councilwoman responded in an e-mail to her supporters: "God that can do anything but fail has found favor with this child of his ... HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!"