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A decade ago, a federal task force announced a plan to help monarch butterflies along their great migration. The six-state effort along Interstate 35 didn’t take off as expected, but some roadsides are blooming anyway.
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A ribbon cutting capped off the celebration for the completion of William H. Thorpe Memorial Park. The event was held on Friday, Sept. 4, which would have been Thorpe’s 93rd birthday. -
McDonough District Hospital in Macomb has finalized the severance agreement with former President and CEO Bill Murdock. -
The city says the samples came from raw, unfinished water at three wells that currently are not in use, while the finished water delivered to residents’ homes remains below the state standard for PFOS, or perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. -
As Macomb looks to secure state funds for a major renovation of Chandler Park, the city also plans to seek funding for improvements across the street from the park. -
Our Women’s Voices commentary series resumes with an essay from Heather McIlvaine-Newsad. She would like to see more ultra-wealthy people follow the example of Dolly Parton and use their good fortune to make the world a better place.
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