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Teen Talk: School is Out, Let the Learning Begin
Alana Brunson is glad school is out but she is still looking forward to the learning opportunities that summer programming offers.
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Get the “Scoops”: July is National Ice Cream Month
Above: Scoops Old Town is now open.
Below: Business partners, Rico Lewis and Linda Baughman are enjoying the summer heat. They are serving up Michigan State University Dairy store ice cream this summer.
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Recovering from Devastation: My Moments of Gratitude
By Carole R. Harris
What was your most devastating day or moment in your life? I mean, really life altering, unearthly painful? Did you have to really think about it or is it right there in your every moment? Did you have the opportunity to thank those hearts and souls who helped you navigate those moments?
State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks
The warm weather is here and if you plan to celebrate by setting off a few fireworks or giving the kids sparklers, know the dangers and take every safety precaution to avoid injuries.
In the end, it all comes back to ‘Gorilla Mom’
By Greg Schwem
Tribune Content Agency
Several years ago, my wife faced the wrath of a woman incensed that her son had been excluded from an after nursery school playgroup my wife had organized.
Behind the Scenes with HOMTV Primary Election Coverage
HOMTV is arguably the leader in providing extensive election coverage by a Government Access Channel. Since 1988, HOMTV has won numerous awards at the state, regional and national level for Overall Excellence in government programming and election coverage. This is our 28th year providing one-on-one candidate interviews, candidate statements, LIVE Debates, Special Features on Ballot Proposals and LIVE Election Night Results Coverage. We stay live on air from the time the polls close until all of the ballots are counted and reported at the local level.
Words of Wisdom Celebrating Fathers
Masaki Takahashi and his son, Milo, age 9, at a Michigan State University game. Fatherhood has definitely been surprisingly wonderful and he says that he would not change it for the world.
Sunday, June 19 is Father’s Day.
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Behind the Scenes with HOMTV Primary Election Coverage
Photo: Meet the Candidate Interview with Incumbent Democratic Candidate for Township Treasurer Julie Brixie running unopposed.
By Deborah Guthrie, HOMTV Executive Producer
HOMTV is arguably the leader in providing extensive election coverage by a Government Access Channel.
Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Shows Courage to Compete
Angel Irvin, 26, is participating on June 18th in the First Try Triathlon in Linden, Michigan. It is her first triathlon which is includes a 300 yard swim, 9 mile bike ride and 2 miles in her everyday wheel chair. Her goal is to compete in Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii which would require a roll of 26.2 miles via wheel chair.
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