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Book Haven brings Quincy community together
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Book Haven brings Quincy community together

Sincere community has a home in the heart of downtown Quincy, Michigan, among the overflowing shelves of Book Haven, a resale bookstore. Jay and Samantha LaFountain purchased the bookstore three years ago and changed the name from The Swallows Nest, named after the previous owners, to Book Haven.  “I saw a Facebook post that the...

College fully open with no vaccine requirement
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College fully open with no vaccine requirement

  Students, faculty, and staff are not required by Hillsdale College to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to study, teach, or work on campus this fall.  “In the spirit of individual liberty, people need to make informed decisions for themselves,” Provost Chris VanOrman said. The college respects philosophical or religious reasons some people cite against receiving...

Summer storms strike Hillsdale
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Summer storms strike Hillsdale

“Tree limbs and debris were flung around,” Penny Arnn, wife of Hillsdale President Larry P. Arnn said.  The first storm occurred around 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 20, causing damage to trees, electrical lines, vehicles, homes, and public buildings.  Brock Lutz, director of Hillsdale Health and Wellness, said he lost over 40 trees between his...

Quick Hits: Ivan Pongracic
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Quick Hits: Ivan Pongracic

What is one music genre you think is underrated?  I’ve spent the past 25 years playing instrumental surf music, which was born in the early ‘60s in Southern California. Most acts from that scene were primarily instrumental, without much singing, with the electric guitar playing the melodies. My two bands, the Madeira and the Space...