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City of Au Gres to host public open house
The City of Au Gres will open the doors to four newly constructed homes during a public open house on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 257 Stern Drive, Au Gres. The event highlights the city’s ongoing investment in expanding modern, attainable housing options for residents.Built as part of a municipal…
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Early deadline for July 2 edition
Due to an adjustment in the printing schedule, the July 2 edition of The Independent will go to press Monday, June 29.
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Prout places second at state
Sophomore Reegan Prout of Standish-Sterling Central High School placed second in 300-meter hurdles in state with a personal best time of 44.76.SSC athletes competed at the state track and field meet May 30 at Kent City High School.Prout ran the 4×100 relay with junior Jolena Raymer, freshman Livia Plachta, senior Ava Walker, 51.45. Walker got…