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Latest Sports & Job Updates at Peter White Library

TL/DR - The article commemorates Juneteenth by presenting a selection of books that delve into the lives of Black women and their journeys from slavery to other forms of servitude, and eventually, to educational opportunities and financial independence. These books include historical fiction “The American Daughters” by Maurice Carlos Ruffin,…

Alarming Surge in Suicide Rates Among White Men in Washtenaw

TL/DR - A report by the Washtenaw County Health Department reveals that while the overall suicide rate in the county has trended downwards since 2018, men and white residents remain the most affected. Around 89% of those who died by suicide were white, representing an increase of 7% from 2021, and 74% of suicides between 2021 and 2023 were men,…

Join Lake Superior Knitters at Historic Center Meetup

TL/DR - The Lake Superior Knitters are holding their summer meetings at the Marquette Regional History Center, with the next meeting scheduled for 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The group, which is open to all ages and experience levels, will discuss entering items in the Marquette County Fair in August. Members, who also contribute financially to the…