Monthly Archives: October 2017

Bear River needs 1 more win to make the playoffs

Posted on October 26, 2017 by

Bear River needs one more victory against a Pioneer Valley League rival to guarantee a spot in post-season play, and a win against Placer tonight in its final home game of the season would be a good place to get … Continue reading →

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Podunk Pelline praises columnist for The Union! Film at 11!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

I know you’re going to find this hard to believe, but Jeff “Podunk” Pelline has actually praised a columnist for The Union. I know, I know. For almost a decade now, the alleged former big time journalist has relentlessly pounded … Continue reading →

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Trump administration joins alt right media to peddle fake news

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

The Trump administration, which regularly complains about fake news that mischaracterizes the achievements of the president, doesn’t mind engaging in the practice to advance its agenda. The latest example involves the devastating wild fires that swept California’s wine country. While … Continue reading →

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As long as we’re on the subject of misleading the public…

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

Jeff “Podunk” Pelline just loves to find reasons for criticizing The Union, even stooping to making selective use of the facts if that’s what it takes to get in a cheap shot. Jeffie’s latest tantrum involves an item in the … Continue reading →

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Bear River, Colfax stagger into big showdown

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

Bear River is hosting Colfax tonight, one of its two major rivals in the Pioneer Valley League (Placer is the other). Both teams have several incentives to win this game. After each team started the season 5-0, they have stumbled … Continue reading →

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Time for Bruins to regroup, Miners to play out the schedule

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

Bear River still has a chance to compile an excellent record, but Nevada Union is just playing out the schedule of another disappointing season after last week’s upset losses. Meanwhile, Lincoln is the undisputed champion of western Nevada County football … Continue reading →

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Bear Rivers looks to build on 5-0 record as league play begins; Nevada Union’s last chance for a football win this season

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

Bear River begins Pioneer Valley League play Friday against Lincoln with the confidence and momentum you would expect from a team that’s started the season 5-0. The Bruins are also healthy and well rested, coming off a bye week. Lincoln … Continue reading →

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