Yearly Archives

2024

Discover Lucius Lyon: A Grand Rapids Community Legend in Sculpture

TL/DR - The article discusses a Community Legends Sculpture dedicated to Lucius Lyon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lucius Lyon was a significant figure in the state's history, being a U.S. Senator, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and one of the first Senators from Michigan after it achieved statehood. The sculpture, made by artist…

Healthcare Panel Approves Mandates for Hospitals & Insurers

TL/DR - The House Select Committee on Health Innovation in Florida has unanimously passed four health care bills. HB 63 mandates Florida hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to use smoke evacuation systems during surgeries that are likely to generate surgical smoke starting from January 2025. HB 241 necessitates commercial insurance policies…

Unleashing the Power of Community in Coffee Roasting

TL/DR - Campfire Coffee, located in Negaunee, Michigan, offers a cozy atmosphere and high quality coffee brewed from house-roasted beans. Their menu includes a variety of caffeinated beverages and fireside food such as pastries and sandwiches. They offer five different roasts, including Columbian, Guatemalan, Peruvian, and Brazilian options,…

Manchin Reports $20.7B for West Virginia in FY 2023 Review

TL/DR - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced that West Virginia received over $20 billion in fiscal year 2023 to support the state’s priorities, communities, and families. The funding includes investments in areas such as social security benefits, veterans benefits, broadband access, infrastructure, health services, and emergency management.…