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Kalamazoo county launches program to honor veterans & boost local business
Kalamazoo county launched a Veteran Honor Rewards program, offering discounts to veterans who file DD-214 forms. Support local heroes and businesses in one innovative initiative.
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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
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6 famous people who took their last breath in Michigan
From Henry Ford to Rosa Parks, these six famous people were somewhere in Michigan when they died.
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The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents
50 hours, that’s the amount of time America’s “sandwich generation” spends caring for both children and aging parents every week. Here’s what you need to know.
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here’s what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here’s what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with events in Barry & Eaton counties
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has announced two upcoming breastfeeding support events in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month this August.
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Michigan cancer survivor fears health care implications of a second Trump term
Marcie Paul survived late-stage ovarian cancer with coverage from the Affordable Care Act. Republican threats to the ACA and other health care programs, she fears, could cost future patients their lives.
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New online tools help military families find childcare
New online resources make it easier for military families to find childcare support. Here’s what you need to know.
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From the Great Lakes to the small screen: Michigan’s reality TV stars
Learn about Michigan’s most successful reality TV show contestants and how they fared in their respective competitions.
