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We've all heard of Earth Day. You know, that one day a year that your kids mention going outside their school and picking up trash? Yeah, that day is Earth Day. The one day much of the planet focuses on taking care of the Earth. Thing is, Earth Day is important everyday and we here at Grand...
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There's something that I love about breakfast. For my family, breakfast is that one time of day during the weekends that we can all sit down and enjoy each others company. For us, breakfast usually means pancakes or French toast with a side of eggs, fruit and sausage or bacon. The kids love hel...
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There is not necessarily a season for sandwiches, but for several reasons, summer is the best time to grab a sandwich from your favorite deli. You can easily find a comfortable spot outdoors, and enjoy a quick bite in between all of hustle and bustle of our busiest season. Below is a list of the be...
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There may not be a more democratic institution than the public library. There is access for everyone, and titles that run the gamut from fantasy to fan fiction and everything in between. As old as books and reading, libraries are a worldwide institution, recognizable to all. Perhaps an even ...
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While it can be easy to overlook sometimes what is just in front of us, I hope that like me you will mark your calendar for Monday, April 22, as we all get ready again to celebrate Earth Day. Its beginnings traced to 1970, Earth Day is nearing the half-century mark, and there has never been ...
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Are you or someone you know looking for a new job? Maybe you're a college student coming back to Petoskey for the summer. Maybe you're a mom (or dad!) looking to get out of the house a few days a week and make some extra spending money. Or, maybe you're a retiree looking to meet new people and love...
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Bacon has got to be one of the number one foods around the world. I grew up eating it in BLT sandwiches and mainly breakfast but now it's used in just about everything! Have you heard of the Keto diet (lifestyle)? If yes, you probably eat bacon a lot. The best thing about bacon is that is go...
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While public high schools around the state and the country are readying for the ACT and SAT, there are also those that are highlighting their Career Technical Education (CTE) students and successes, and with good reason. CTE students are working on creating a giant megaphone and for good reason. ...
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March is drawing to a close, but it is never too late to celebrate National Reading Month. Everywhere, readers and booksellers and librarians and others are collaborating to encourage students and families to read together. The National Education Association, for example, champions the idea...
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Cherry blossoms and daffodils, even morel mushroom all announce the end of winter and the start of spring. This means baseball, a traditional past time for Americans. For more than a century and a half, dating to the 1830s, spring and summer have meant baseball, and this year is no differen...
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