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Michigan history takes center stage

A remarkable exhibition celebrating America’s 250th anniversary features more than 600 never-before-seen historic and cultural treasures WASHINGTON, D.C. — “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage” is a groundbreaking new exhibition which opened June 18 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The exhibition commemorates America’s 250th anniversary through more than 600…

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A visit from International Rotary District Governor

Rotarians Dan & Mary LaPan share a photo with program speaker Jeffrey Ferweda. Courtesy photo By Mike StonerRotary NewsJeffrey Ferweda gave a presentation June 18 to members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish about his year as District Governor of Rotary District 6330. The district includes several Rotary clubs in east-central Michigan, from…

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Lessons from rural grocery stores

By Carlie JonasProject AssociateCenter for Rural Affairs Across the U.S., rural grocery store owners are doing far more than stocking shelves. Running a grocery in a small town is more complex, and more essential, than…