Michigan

TL/DR - Kent County in Michigan is battling property fraud by implementing the Fraud Notify system. The free online tool alerts subscribers to potential mortgage fraud, property theft, and identity theft. Introduced by County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Posthumus Lyons, the system allows property owners to take legal action sooner, as they are…

TL/DR - Brian VanWieren, owner of Marquette-based U.P. Sailing Company, has been named as an Outstanding Instructor Award recipient for 2023 by the American Sailing Association (ASA). The award is given to the top 1% of all 2,500 ASA instructors worldwide. U.P. Sailing Company, which VanWieren established with his wife Kristen on the shores of…

TL/DR - Gull Lake baseball team defeated Grand Rapids Christian 8-0 in the Division 2 quarterfinal. Scoring came from players Cole Guilfoyle, Luke Anderson, and Julian Harris, propelling the team into the semifinals against Spring Lake on June 14th. The game will take place at McLane Field in East Lansing. Gull Lake Triumphs Over Grand Rapids…

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,…