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Marquette’s Front Street Overwhelmed by Petunia Pandemonium

TL/DR - The 36th annual Petunia Pandemonium event took place on East Front Street in Marquette, Michigan. The event is organized each spring by the Michigan Beautification and Restoration Committee with the aim of beautifying the town and is carried out by volunteers from the community, including students from Bothwell Middle School. The public…

Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdose Deaths: Alarming Crisis

TL/DR - Amanda Nickelson, a mother from Michigan, died after unknowingly taking fentanyl, leaving her family devastated and the alleged drug dealer facing potential life imprisonment. The incident highlights the ongoing opioid crisis in the country, where tens of thousands of people die each year from fentanyl. Recent reports have shown a drop in…

Catholic Central Lacrosse Triumphs in Regionals vs Forest Hills

TL/DR - Grand Rapids Catholic Central has advanced to the Division 2 state quarterfinals after a 15-10 victory over Forest Hills Northern in the regional finals. The team, which lead 9-1 at halftime, will face Forest Hills Eastern in the quarterfinals. The quarterfinal game will be played at Forest Hills Northern. Grand Rapids Catholic Central…

Jenison’s Rainy Memorial Day Parade: A Resilient Tradition

TL/DR - Jenison, a community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony to honor veterans on May 27. The parade started at 9 a.m. and was followed by a ceremony at the Georgetown Township Cemetery, which included an address by Lt. Col. Denny Gillem. Close to 120 people attended the ceremony, during which Gillem…