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The Sparling Murders, Part 4

Join in the continuation as jury selection begins for the trial of Dr. Robert A. MacGregor who faces a murder charge for the death of Scyrel Sparling. Though circumstantial evidence would be allowed for consideration regarding the death of Albert Sparling, testimony would not be admitted (yet) for the deaths of John Wesley Sparling and Peter Sparling.  Read Story graphical link

Alan DeFrain, Part 2

Featured story thumbnailJoin in the continuation as Alan DeFrain reflects on sailing the Great Lakes during the 1980s while he worked aboard Cleveland Tanker’s boats. Read Story graphical link

Soldiers & Heroes & Small Michigan Towns

Featured story thumbnailStanding behind the counter of Nehmer’s jewelry store in Croswell, Michigan, Harold Nehmer is everyone’s image of the perfect grandfather.  Read Story graphical link

A Mother's Example

Featured story thumbnailEach year as Mother’s Day approaches, I always take a road trip in my mind, back to those early years of motherhood when my children made their grand entrance. Read Story graphical link

Making the Right Decisions
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As the mother of a seven-month-old and a business owner, I have found myself questioning my methods of just about everything. Am I doing enough with Parker? Will I make the right decisions with regard to his care down the road.... Read Story graphical link

Where in America Are You?
Featured story thumbnailYou are visiting the birthplace of the world-renowned Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 1884, the Ringling Brothers started a circus in a small Wisconsin town.  Read Story graphical link
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