SiriusXM nuisance fuels Michigan commuting rants
A reader details road hazards and roadkill on a summer Michigan commute while venting about a free SiriusXM 90 day trial in a new car. The piece mocks the aggressive upsell, contemplates a PPO, and laments the invasive marketing during daily driving. The column closes with a plug to Kristy Smith’s Different Drum blog.
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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Michigan
Lansing
Siriusxm
Special thanks to Oaklawn and Oaklawn Hospice
A reader thanks Oaklawn Hospital staff for dignified care after a 94 year old mother suffered a heart attack at Oaklawn ER. The family commends Oaklawn Hospice for comforting guidance and support, urging community support to sustain these services.
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Oaklawn Hospice
Beryl
Oaklawn ER
Mom
Oaklawn Hospital
County roads improving thanks to road commission efforts
The Calhoun County Road Commission reports progress this summer with daily pothole patching, chip seal work in townships, and new asphalt layers across the county. While some residents note unaddressed roads, leaders emphasize gradual repair and ongoing improvements.
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Calhoun County
Calhoun County Road Commission
Friends Of Rice Creek Plans Membership Drive
The newly formed conservation group seeks members and possible board openings while finalizing its nonprofit tax status. Funds will be escrowed with the Marshall Community Foundation until IRS approval. The Holt Rice Creek property near Partello Road is leased to the Calhoun County Conservation District and managed with DNR partnership.
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Rice Creek
Marshall Community Foundation
IRS
Holt-Rice Creek
Love
Partello Road
State of Michigan
Calhoun County Conservation District
DNR
FORC
Conservation District
Calhoun Conservation District
Calhouned
Mark Karaba
Trout
Icloud
Pere Marquette 1225 to mark 50th SRI anniversary weekend
The Pere Marquette 1225 will headline a 50th anniversary events weekend by the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso and nearby towns. Activities include a Santa Claus private excursion on Oct 4, the Cadillac Limited round trip Oct 5, and Hands at the Throttle on Oct 6 with Kevin Keefe aboard.
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MSU Railroad Club
The
Michigan State Trust For Railway Preservation
Steam
MSU
Northern
Michigan
Kevin Keefe
Trains Magazine
Cadillac
Pere Marquette 1225
Lima Locomotive Works
Pere Marquette Railroad
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Owosso
Warner Bros
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