Michigan hotel taxes fund tourism promotion. Should they also fund services?

Interlochen Public Radio
Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county.
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Hometown Guide: Cheese, yes, but dairy belt Oxford offers more to milk

Hometown Guide: Cheese, yes, but dairy belt Oxford offers more to milk
London Free Press
he Woodstock area has plenty for visitors to bite into. This is Part Two of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.
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Ultimate road trip: Three ways to visit each of the five Great Lakes in one day

Ultimate road trip: Three ways to visit each of the five Great Lakes in one day
Great Lakes Commission
Want an epic summer adventure? How about splashing in all five Great Lakes in 24 hours? It’s totally doable, and it’s been done in the past. Read the full story […]
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Excitement ramping up for ‘once-in-a-decade’ celebration in Ripley

Excitement ramping up for ‘once-in-a-decade’ celebration in Ripley
The Lucknow Sentinel
The 2025 Ripley Reunion runs from July 31 to Aug. 4 featuring a massive parade, light-hearted competitions, and live entertainment.
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Report highlights barriers former inmates face reintegrating in Grey-Bruce

Report highlights barriers former inmates face reintegrating in Grey-Bruce
The Lucknow Sentinel
People "released to the sidewalk" are sometimes faced with starting over without identification, transportation, money, immediate medical needs or shelter, a new report says
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Wingham hospital receives $80,000 grant from Leland and Thora Vance Fund

Wingham hospital receives $80,000 grant from Leland and Thora Vance Fund
The Lucknow Sentinel
Specialized equipment is being purchased for the operating room at Wingham’s hospital using an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund. The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has been the recipient of several donations through the fund over the years with this newest grant being used toward purchasing a new scope cabinet, used […]
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Northern Michigan’s new ICE detention center is open. How many people are in there?

Interlochen Public Radio
Why it's so hard to find out.
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Exeter’s Graham Bedard to perform at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields

Exeter’s Graham Bedard to perform at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields
The Lucknow Sentinel
Winner of the 2025 Emerging Artist Showdown, Graham Bedard takes the stage ahead of Jordan Davis and Tenille Townes in Lucknow on Aug. 23.
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Author Katie Yee on the power of mythology and milkshakes

Interlochen Public Radio
Katie Yee visits Traverse City on July 25 to discuss her debut novel at the National Writers Series.
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Reader to Reader: June 28, 2025

Reader to Reader: June 28, 2025
London Free Press
Reader to Reader helps readers connect with one another. Email lfp.letters@sunmedia.ca
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Cornies: St. Paul’s transformation a radical leap of faith

Cornies: St. Paul’s transformation a radical leap of faith
London Free Press
Critical mass of church's membership has formed around a much broader vision of spiritual expression, intentional vulnerability and kindness
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Siblings buy London’s Bag Lady cafe: ‘A good, happy place’

Siblings buy London’s Bag Lady cafe: ‘A good, happy place’
London Free Press
After more than 16 years of running the Bag Lady in London’s Woodfield neighbourhood, Jane Beattie is passing the torch and believes the beloved brunch spot is in good hands.
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