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Celebrate Father’s Day in unique ways

Father’s Day is a celebration of dads near and far. Falling on the third Sunday of June each year, Father’s Day presents an opportunity for families to come together and put the spotlight on fathers who work tirelessly for their children and provide them with love and support. Father’s Day also is a chance to…

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Tractor show this Friday and Saturday

By Amy Hensel ahensel@cherryroad.comThe AuSable Valley Engine & Tractor Club is hosting its annual tractor show at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “This is our 21st annual show,” club treasurer Denise Agius said. “This would have been the 22nd if we had had one in 2020 during COVID.”The…

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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…