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TL/DR - The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is set to recognize significant contributors to the West Michigan food and beverage scene at the upcoming ACF Awards. The awards are given in recognition of commitment, skills, knowledge, and professionalism in the industry. The event, which includes food and beverages, will take place on February 8…

TL/DR - A single-engine plane crashed into a waterfront mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, after the pilot reported engine failure, killing multiple people, damaging four homes, and causing a fire. The plane, a Beechcraft Bonanza V35, crashed into one home directly, causing fatalities both from the aircraft and within the mobile home. The…

TL/DR - A point-in-time count in Marquette found no homeless people, despite all local shelters being full. This contradiction may be due to homeless individuals staying with friends or family, thus not being counted as "homeless" in the survey. Additionally, the count only represents a snapshot in time and does not necessarily reflect the full…

TL/DR - The article discusses the importance of Medicare Part D in providing no-cost vaccines to beneficiaries. Medicare Part D is a government program that helps cover the cost of prescription drugs, including vaccines, for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease. Without this…