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Amelie Anastasia to release Shelter Dogs for animal shelters
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Twelve-year-old author Amelie Anastasia will release Shelter Dogs on July 21, 2026, with all profits going to animal shelters and adoption efforts.
Command Strategies names Phil Callihan to lead government support division
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Command Strategies has appointed Phil Callihan as director of its new Government Support Division, expanding the firm’s focus on programmatic support, digital modernization and defense systems integration.
Rosemont Inn to Mark 125 Years in Douglas in 2026
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The historic Rosemont Inn in Douglas, Michigan, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2026 after opening in 1901 near Lake Michigan.
Michelle Larsen brings 3D sculpted paintings to New Buffalo this summer
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Michelle Larsen will present a limited-run immersive art exhibition in New Buffalo, Michigan, from July 10–19, featuring her 3D paper sculpted paintings at The 19th Hole at Woodlands Course at Whittaker.
Bankole Thompson draws TV coverage in Flint book launch
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Bankole Thompson returned to Flint on June 17 for a public launch of his new book, Hope: On The Mountain Of Fear, drawing coverage from NBC25/FOX66 and opening Flint’s Juneteenth observance.
Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak backs Michiana Renaissance Festival
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Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak is sponsoring the 14th Annual Michiana Renaissance Festival, set for Aug. 29-30, 2026, at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds in South Bend. The event will feature historical reenactments, live entertainment, artisan…
Wanda J. Herndon memoir traces rise from Flint to Starbucks leadership
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Wanda J. Herndon’s new memoir, Working Class to Breaking Glass, recounts her path from a blue-collar Flint childhood to becoming Starbucks’ first senior vice president of global communications.
LTC News expands free tools for long-term care planning
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LTC News has added free consumer resources as many older Americans still assume Medicare will cover long-term care costs.
Joseph Patrick Fair Says Achievement Needs Meaning
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Joseph Patrick Fair, an author and retired public safety professional, says many high achievers are still unfulfilled because success and meaning are not the same thing.
Sayre School class earns $15.8 million in college scholarships
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Sayre School in Lexington said its Class of 2026 will attend 31 colleges in 17 states and the United Kingdom backed by more than $15.8 million in four-year merit scholarships.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
Kentucky patients must buy medical cannabis in-state starting July 1
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Kentucky will require medical cannabis patients to purchase products only from licensed dispensaries inside the state beginning July 1, 2026, after Gov. Andy Beshear rescinded an out-of-state access order.
Stash Locker launches premium smell-proof storage bags
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Stash Locker has launched reusable smell-proof storage bags built around privacy, design, and everyday use. The direct-to-consumer debut targets consumers who want discreet storage that looks at home in a bag, car, or living space.
Influential Women honors archaeologist Polly Anna Burnette
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Influential Women is recognizing Polly Anna Burnette for a career spanning international excavations, academic training, and cultural resource management in the Midwest.
JonPaul Wallace returns to the spotlight with Love Island USA placements
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Detroit singer-songwriter JonPaul Wallace is back in the spotlight in 2026, a decade after his graduation performance of “7 Years” went viral.
YouthCenter joins Carahsoft’s NASPO Cloud contract
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BizStream says its YouthCenter juvenile case management platform is now available through Carahsoft’s NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions contract, giving state, local and education agencies a faster procurement route.
Regulatory specialist Dawn Bowen-Bolles built FDA compliance systems for medical device company
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Dawn Bowen-Bolles, a regulatory specialist at Position Health, LLC, became the company’s primary regulatory authority and helped build its quality and filing systems after joining without prior medical device experience.
NSA hosts I.G.N.I.T.E. Day as program expands to 37 counties
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The National Sheriffs’ Association is spotlighting its I.G.N.I.T.E. jail education and reentry program at its annual conference in Omaha on June 9. The sheriff-led model is now active in 37 counties across 16 states, with research tying…
Boulder Crest marks PTG Day with new podcast
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Boulder Crest Foundation is recognizing National Posttraumatic Growth Day on June 13 and launching a new podcast to broaden the conversation about how people can grow through struggle.
Gayle Champagne launches advisory program for junior golf families
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Gayle Champagne is launching an advisory program for parents of junior golfers, drawing on three decades in media, youth sports, and mediation to help families navigate recruitment, NIL opportunities, and athlete development.
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