Old Town General Store Opens For Business
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Courtesy photo
Below: Welcoming view from the
sidewalk.
Tue – Fri: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Photo by Thomas Harpstead
Trayvon’s Dad, Tracy Martin Speaks to The Root: ‘My Kid Was Perfect to Me’
Trayvon Martin Family photo
(The Root) — June 10, 2013 was the beginning of jury selection for the second-degree-murder trial of 29-year-old George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year-old high school student Trayvon Martin. The trial comes just ahead of Father’s Day, and The Root spoke with Tracy Martin, Trayvon’s father, to ask him about the son he knew and loved.
This was printed in the June 16, 2013 – June 29, 2013 Edition
(Please note that a correction was made to the date. It originally stated July, 10, 2013. We regret the inconvenience.)
Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness
Fast paced and witty, Abrams delivers some good moments of tension
Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Cadillac ATS
By Frank S. WashingtonDETROIT, MI –During the last two to three product generations, Cadillac has made quantum leaps in its offering. And now with the 2013 Cadillac ATS, GM’s luxury brand has created a car that can compete, tread to tread, with the best that Europe has to offer.
The 2013 Cadillac ATS was named North American Car of the Year at this year’s Detroit auto show. And after a week-long test drive, it is a well-deserved award.
“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: LEMON CHEESECAKE MOUSSE TART
This recipe is perfect for any summer gathering!
Learn to fish this summer at a ‘Hook, Line and Sinker’ program
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites those who would like to learn how to fish to attend a free “Hook, Line and Sinker” program offered at over 30 state parks and hatcheries across the state this summer.
Excuse me, are you listening? 12-11
Dear Readers,
It is always my ultimate goal to find things, meetings and resources that help people. The one thing I know to be true is that most people are trying to better themselves. It is of utmost importance.
As Tick Activity Increases, Michigan Residents Encouraged to Protect Against Bites
LANSING, MI — As the weather gets warmer, the tick population activity in Michigan begins to increase. As residents spend more time outside, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) would like to remind people, especially those spending time outdoors and children at camps, to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses by taking a few precautionary steps.
Pioneer Civitan’s Pro-Am Mini-Golf Tournament June 22-23 benefits Special Olympics
Which station anchor’s team will prevail in the 2013 Pioneer Civitan Pro-Am Miniature Golf Tournament, June 22-23 at FunTyme Adventure Park, 3484 James Philllips Dr., Okemos, one-half mile north of Okemos High School off Jolly Road? Amateurs can rally around TV-6’s Evan Pinsonnault or TV-10’s Jason Colthorp for three-rounds of amateur putting on Saturday, June 22.
Summer Reading Essential to Children’s Learning
By Rick GarciaJust because school is out doesn’t mean that reading is tied to the classroom. In fact, I find my daughters curled up on the lawn chair under the tree or sunken in a bean bag in their bedroom with their noses buried on great titles and series books.