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Jenison’s Rainy Memorial Day Parade: A Resilient Tradition
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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…
Ishpeming’s 1st Farmers’ Market Delivers Fresh Local Produce
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Ishpeming, Michigan held its first farmers’ market featuring crafts and baked goods made by locals. The…
Unleash Fun at Ann Arbor’s Summer Festival – Community Keys
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The "Community Keys" event is a part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival that will be running every day from…
Cutting Costly PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ from US Water Supply
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new standards for PFAS levels in drinking water, requiring water systems to conduct testing within three years and install treatment systems within five years if contaminants are detected. This could prove costly and challenging for state officials and utilities. PFAS chemicals,…
2 Pedestrians Hit in Grand Rapids: Urgent Traffic Alert
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Two pedestrians were hit by a car at the intersection of Cherry Street and James Avenue SE in Grand…
Adventure Team 906 Inspires at Rotarian Meet | Sports News
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Mickey Trottier and Mary Feuerbach from the Delta County Adventure Team, which provides outdoor adventure…
Experience Asian & Pacific Islander Culture at Ann Arbor Library’s Concert Today
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The Ann Arbor District Library is hosting an Asian and Pacific Islander American Festival Concert titled "Here/Now" in celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The concert, to be held on May 25, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, will feature an evening of collaborative electro-acoustic improvisational music by APIA musicians…
GRPD vows stern action against risky car gatherings
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The Grand Rapids Police Department is tightening measures against dangerous car meetups, often organized…
Updated Marquette County Housing Data Reveals Key Concerns 2021
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A new study presented at Northern Michigan University has revealed insights into the housing market of…
Study: Shingles vaccine use up after Inflation Act cuts patient cost
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aims to reduce healthcare costs for older adults by eliminating cost-sharing for certain medicines and vaccines covered by Medicare Part D. The implementation of the IRA policy in January 2023 resulted in a 46% increase in shingles vaccinations covered by Part D compared to the previous year, according to…