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In talking with my Swedish grandmother, Selma Peterson, about her immigration to America in the early 1900s, I learned that, upon arriving in Chicago as a single woman, the best opportunity for employment was as a domestic servant. She worked for a wealthy family earning one dollar a day.

On her final day as publisher of the Daily News, Julie Stafford received a final surprise in the form of two special tributes from her local legislators.

If there was to be any stylish accessory for students who attended this year’s senior prom at Greenville High School, it came in the form of protection from the rain. For the 90-plus students who first attended this year’s “Pre-Prom Party” at Frugthaven Farm, numerous umbrellas in a variety of sizes and colors were on display as rain poured down throughout the rustic venue.

As a 911 dispatcher, Shae Brophy has fielded his fair share of urgent calls that range across a wide spectrum of emergency situations. What he’s noticed, however, is that in the last few years, following in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase of people reaching out regarding mental health issues.

Who are you? Ryan Wilson, 37, of Fenwick/Palo. Executive director of the Ionia County Economic Alliance.

Wayne County is first on the list when looking at overall sales. But per capita, Michigan's popular tourist spots jump to the top.

Who are you? Jakob Bigard, 27. I’m a new resident of Greenville by way of Grand Rapids, originally from Mount Pleasant. I serve as executive director of the Montcalm Economic Alliance in partnership with The Right Place.

Workers will get paid more in 2023, but restaurants say the wage hike could be a nail in the coffin.

Couples who want to savor as much of a wedding day as possible are organizing chauffeured excursions to see sights, bar hop and shop with their guests.