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Sands Township Storage Unit Fire: Urgent Response by Emergency Services

TL/DR - Emergency services attended a fire at ABC Easy Storage units on M-553 in Sands Township, Michigan on Saturday. The fire was in building four and caused fire and water damage to some units; the cause of the fire is currently unknown. Chocolay Township Fire Department, Forsyth Township Fire Department, Sands Township Fire Department, the…

SNAP Participants Get Greater Milk Discounts at Meijer

TL/DR - Meijer, a supercenter chain in the US, has doubled the milk discount it offers to participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), providing them with a 40% discount on any brand or size of 1% or fat-free milk. The discount applies to purchases made online and in physical stores and will remain in effect until fall…

Grand Rapids Implements Smart Cameras for Recycling Bin Scans

TL/DR - The city of Grand Rapids is implementing new camera technology on its recycling trucks to help educate its residents about improper recycling habits. The new system is a collaboration between the city, The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), The Recycling Partnership, and Prairie Robotics. The initiative…

Devin DuMond: KCAD Artist Inspiring Public Art Movement

TL/DR - Devin DuMond, a faculty member at Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) has been teaching a Mural Illustration course over the summer. DuMond, who started her mural work over five years ago, has contributed to the $110 million expansion of Concourse A at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Michigan. The artist believes murals bring…