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Celebrate America’s semi quincentennial in Oscoda County

The party begins July 3 in Comins with Fun Fest at Skyline Event Center. Clinton Township presents activities and music before the annual fireworks display.There will be bounce houses, face painting and more for the kids. Visit the craft and food vendors; Oscoda County Veterans Affairs will have a table there as well.DJ Darcy provides…

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From a Country Gardener

Miss Mio over sees a thriving vegetable garden. Courtesy photoA flower garden at Lydia’s Gate is blooming beautifully. Courtesy photoBasil seeds sprout in a seed snail. Courtesy photo By Lisa Ashbrook-ComerPresidentThe Country Gardener’s Club was treated to another great presentation from member Tom Tootle at its June meeting. Tom demonstrated the seed snail technique for…

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Opinion

Lessons from rural grocery stores

By Carlie JonasProject AssociateCenter for Rural Affairs Across the U.S., rural grocery store owners are doing far more than stocking shelves. Running a grocery in a small town is more complex, and more essential, than…