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Applications for new Michigan Humanities Initiative open

MARSHALL, Mich. — Michigan Humanities is now accepting applications for its new initiative, MI Museums. The MI Museums program is a three-year grant and training initiative designed for Michigan museums with an annual operating budget of $250,000 or less. It aims to bolster these museums' capacity through funding and training across three phases: stabilize, grow and thrive. Ten sites will be selected and will work together as a cohort through the program. Each site will receive up to $57,000 over three years and expert-led training covering areas such as strategic planning, ...

Keeping kitchens pest-free

Dear Heloise: I keep a clean house, but I still have an ant and roach problem. What will help me stop attracting these filthy pests? I’ve used commercial companies that come in and sort of bomb the house with a mist of chemicals. I hated the smell that lingered for weeks, and the expense was ...

GFWC treats Optalis residents

When peace feels out of reach

Dear Annie: Although many years have passed since my husband died, I don’t feel any peace. There was no justice whatsoever. A young girl talking on her cellphone (cellphone records proved this!) lost control of her vehicle on a busy early morning on the highway. Four witnesses testified to ...

Post 145 to host breakfast Sunday

NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit salad, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $10 per person, with ages 6 and younger eating for free. All are welcome. The post is at 612 Main St.

Today’s Birthday

June 27, 2026 Callum Olson, 2, Kingsford Nolan Olson, 1, Kingsford Michele Roberge, Breitung Township Nicole Pipp, Vulcan Shelly Ray, Norway June 28, 2026 Maci Gunville, Iron Mountain