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An enduring spirit

Labor Day, celebrated the first Monday in September, serves as a tribute to workforce contributions that fuel economic growth, innovation and progress. The holiday is… Login to continue reading Login…

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An enduring spirit

Labor Day, celebrated the first Monday in September, serves as a tribute to workforce contributions that fuel economic growth, innovation and progress. The holiday is… Login to continue reading Login…

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Strength in weakness

Before moving home to Michigan, my husband and I lived in Highland Park, IL. I worked only five blocks from where we lived, so I… Login to continue reading Login…

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At the Fair

The Ogemaw County Fair was last week, which meant I had a few long and busy days. I kept a journal for each day after… Login to continue reading Login…

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The unsung heroes

By Mandilee Hecht From local fundraisers to charity events, community festivals to food drives, volunteers are the unsung heroes who make it all happen. Behind… Login to continue reading Login…

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Feet on the ground

I’m generally not on top of popular culture, nor am I tuned into the film world, but Barbie, the movie, was too big to miss. I have not seen the film, but I have watched all the trailers; the scene in which a high-heeled, pink satin pump and a brown Birkenstock sandal are held up as the contrast between Barbie Land and the Real Word pretty much guaranteed that I will eventually watch this movie.

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In a Barbie world

By Jocelyn Garza jgarza@cherryroad.com The Barbie movie premiered July 21 and for the most part, it has been well-received. I can’t go on social media… Login to continue reading Login…

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Finding Refuge

By Mandilee Hecht Did you know Michigan has its own Everglades? It’s called the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and its a beautiful place. If you’re… Login to continue reading Login…

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R & R

By Amy Hensel It took a good solid week of preparation, but the car was loaded, and we were on our way. My husband and… Login to continue reading Login…

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Pomp and parade

By Mandilee Hecht Anyone who could view my Google search history would surely laugh, as I am always asking it the most obscure questions. My… Login to continue reading Login…

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