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On July 4, we celebrate our nation’s independence. For nearly 85 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence. We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Today, applying online is a convenient way to apply for benefits.
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5 Years Ago (June 2015)
• Three PHS students were finalists in a statewide competition with an essay for the Michigan Chamber Foundation/Northwood University Economic Competiveness Essay Contest. Lance Anderson received 4th place, MaKayla Nadolney - 3rd place, and Matt Albrecht - 1st.
• The...
You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need more information.
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Gas prices in Michigan are up 6 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.11 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 26 cents more than this time last month and about 55 cents less than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $32...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
I’m trying to keep my food budget down but it’s getting harder every day. Please ask if everyone will...
5 Years Ago (June 2015)
• Winner in the Linwood Walleye Tournament was the team of Zak Rozich, Brandon Witkowski, and team captain Tom Witkowski, all from Freeland.
• The Spartan softball team reached the final four but bowed out in the state semifinal.
10 Years Ago (June 2010)
• CheeseTown Race...
It’s June and you have planted most of your seeds and are anxiously awaiting the emergence of new seedlings. Or perhaps you already have several emerged seedlings and a bunch of new tomato transplants in the soil? Now what? June is the time to give young, developing vegetables the smartest care...
She took the clothing from the line, and brought it in, that day. She had no reason to suspect an act of foul play.
The laundry basket held the slacks she’d waited for to war; but when she put them on she found a Hornet was in there!
The hornet is a hostile bug unlike the honeybee; for bees sting...