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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…

Chase Oliver: Libertarian Party’s Presidential Nominee

TL/DR - Chase Oliver, who is a candidate for the Georgia Senate election in 2022, has won the presidential nomination for the Libertarian Party, America's third-largest political party. The nomination was decided after seven rounds of voting amidst a contentious day of feuding over the nomination and party leadership positions. In his acceptance…

Strict Maryland Law Imposes Fresh Limitations on Vet, Health Nonprofits

TL/DR - Maryland's House Bill (HB) 1388 has expanded restrictions on noncompete agreements for both health care and veterinary professionals. The bill, set to become effective on June 1, 2025, prohibits restrictions for employees who are required to be licensed under the Health Occupations Article and earn equal to or less than $350,000 in total…

Ishpeming’s 1st Farmers’ Market Delivers Fresh Local Produce

TL/DR - Ishpeming, Michigan held its first farmers’ market featuring crafts and baked goods made by locals. The market, which aims to bridge the gap between farmers and locals, had 30 vendors selling goods like vegetables, jams, cookies, plants, dog treats, and crocheted crafts. The market is held every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and locals…