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Jun 01 2026EDUCATION

Flag Day Fun: Jackson College Celebrates with Games, History and Freebies

Jackson College is throwing a Flag Day party on June 15 from 10 a. m. to noon, and everyone’s invited. The event mixes education and fun, letting guests explore the stories behind Old Glory. Families can dig into craft stations, play flag-themed games, and check out military displays. The celebratio

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May 29 2026POLITICS

New Vision for 60 Minutes: A Shift in Leadership

Bari Weiss, the editor‑in‑chief at CBS News, has decided it was time for a fresh start. She announced that Nick Bilton, known for his tech writing and documentary work, will take over as the executive producer of “60 Minutes. ” This change follows Tanya Simon’s departure after a decade with the prog

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and Their Political Views: Should They Stay Silent?

Jack Osbourne, son of the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, recently sparked debate by suggesting celebrities should avoid sharing political opinions. During a visit to Washington, D. C. , he and his mother Sharon were asked about their stance on politics. Jack’s response was blunt: he believes entert

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May 15 2026FINANCE

Law Enforcement Leads Barnstable’s Salary Chart in 2025

Barnstable’s public payroll list shows that most of the town’s highest paid workers are police officers. The leading name on the 2025 list is Lieutenant Jason Laber, who earned a total of $314, 202 after more than 25 years with the department and a promotion in 2024. Following him are six othe

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Drive‑In Nights: A Glimpse of Jackson’s Golden Screen Era

Jackson, Michigan, once buzzed with the hum of car radios and the glow of a giant screen as people gathered for evening movies at two beloved drive‑in theaters. The first, opened in 1948, drew families and teens alike with its low ticket price of fifty cents and a promise that kids could stay overni

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

Breeding Better Barley: A Look at the Genes That Fight Early Sprouting

Barley doesn’t always wait to be harvested. Sometimes, rain before cutting triggers premature sprouting in the field, turning starch into sugar and ruining quality. Scientists have now found small genetic differences that help some barley plants resist this problem, called preharvest sprouting. Inst

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

From Spy to Spin: A New Take on UK Politics

Jack Lowden, known for his roles as spies and warriors, now steps into the world of modern politics in a short film that turns satire into social commentary. The piece follows Gavin Lyle, a middle‑England family man who has built his fortune in private care homes and now seeks public office. Lyle is

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Napa’s Wine Scene Shifts: A Tasting Room Closes, Spirits Rise

Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama’s Hair Was Never Just About Hair

Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Trailblazing Illinois Lawmaker Who Crossed Aisles

Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began

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