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Adventures of an Empty Nester

Last fall, my husband and I traveled to South Korea for our daughter’s wedding. Our new son-inlaw’s parents (and their friends) wanted to show us some of the beautiful countryside.
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Loyalty Day Parade seeeking entries

50th annual parade set for April 29 STANDISH — Loyalty Day is observed in America on May 1 of each year. The national observance is a distinctive American holiday meant to reaffirm allegiance to the nation and commemorate the heritage of American freedom.
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Birth Announcement

Joseph Frederick Huber On Dec. 24, 2022, a boy, Joseph Frederick, was born to Ryan and Molly Jarczynski Huber of Mt.
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Thumbelina puppet show set in Standish

STANDISH — Thumbelina, a fully-staged puppet show, will grace the Standish Area Art Center, 3233 Grove Road, this Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. The Hans Christian Anderson-penned tale centers on Thumbelina, who unknowingly embarks on a fantastic journey after taking a stroll in the forest.
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Commissioners discuss county grants

989-387-9295 ARENAC COUNTY— During the Arenac County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting of the Whole Feb. 14, emergency manager Michael Bowers gave an update to the board that included the county’s mitigation plan, upcoming grant opportunities and an upcoming emergency response event.
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Shop the pantry

Whenever you read about frugality, you'll find a lot about what not to buy. Well, I'm going to tell you what you should buy.
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