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With the return of the annual Black Arts Festival on Monday, a variety of free events and activities centered on African-American art and culture will be offered at venues throughout the area.

When you're a Daughter of the American Revolution, Sharon Hopkins says you commemorate Independence Day ideals every day.

Otsego County Sheriff's Department Damage to gate reported Deputies responded May 29 to a complaint from Stanley Kwapis Sr., of Johannesburg, who reported a metal gate had been damaged at a property on Meridian ...

"The composition manager told me I didn't have what it takes to work in the newsroom," said Chris Grosser, whose last day as editor of the Gaylord Herald Times will be June 13.

Four months after state and federal environmental regulators approved permits for a controversial Antrim County injection well, opponents' appeals of those permits are still pending.

SUE BLAINE chats to chef Wicus Prinsloo, who marches to a different, usually African, drum MELROSE Arch Hotel's new executive chef, Wicus Prinsloo, doesn't like to eat his veggies, and he's not fond of fruit.

Passes are now on sale for the 10th Annual Waterfront Film Festival, which will be held June 12 to 15 in Saugatuck.

MEAN MACHINE: Vernon Koekemoer is eager to show that a one-man crusade can save South Africa from the looming power crisis Johannesburgers on their way to work this morning should look out for Vernon Koekemoer, ... via Sunday Times

GAYLORD A Gaylord man was struck and killed by a passing motorist while trying to cross a state highway in Otsego County. via Traverse City Record-Eagle

“We pay teachers better than the average of the ten cities from which we collected figures. The total addition to the salary list, caused by the increase we have offered is $3,690. Our total salary budget is something over $68,000.”

His planned attendance at the segregated premiere, banning Indians, blacks and other non-whites from the showing of the film about Indian hero Mohandas Gandhi, had caused an international uproar. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“We don't have a hydrant here, so we have to truck in the water”

Raging flames in the attic of a former lumber store in Gaylord greeted firefighters in pre-dawn hours, a fire that ended with the building in ruins. via Traverse City Record-Eagle

“A theme year would be very nice”

While many University students plan to head home or fly to the beach for spring break, which starts Friday, University President Mary Sue Coleman will travel to Ghana and South Africa to develop joint programs ... via The Michigan Daily Online

The view from the air over who knows where... Since I live in the Upper Peninsula, right next the Wisconsin boarder, the closest large airport is in Chicago or Milwaukee. via Ann Arbor News

“Following the success of Sexpo Joburg we have really become more confident of our sexuality”

Naked truth : Johannesburger Helen Reis, 21, one of the entrants in Miss Nude SA, which will form part of this week's Sexpo Durban, believes spirituality is linked to self-consciousness. Picture: James Oatway ... via Sunday Times

“Governments and international humanitarian organizations are scaling up their efforts to ensure a swift response and save lives”

Zambia said 1.5 million people would be displaced by floods and aid agencies warned the lives of tens of thousands were in danger on Monday as rising waters inundated southern Africa. via XtraMSN Real Estate

December 26, 2007 2007 IN REVIEW -- MUSIC 2007 marked another crazy year in the world of rock, with unexpected highs and lows and some downright bizarre happenings. via KXXR-FM Minneapolis

“That's huge for this time of year”

A third elk hunt in January won't be necessary, say officials with the Department of Natural Resources , since the number of animals harvested during the December season is considered "sufficient" for herd ... via Gaylord Herald-Times

“We have no idea why he did it and he's not talking”

A Mancelona man was jailed early Tuesday morning after troopers from the Gaylord Michigan State Police post say he repeatedly rammed another vehicle driven by a Johannesburg woman on Mancelona Road. via Gaylord Herald-Times

State Troopers were called to the Gaylord home when the owner discovered it had been broken into early Thursday morning. via WTOM-TV Traverse City

“Hey, daaahling, where do I know you from?”

Johannesburgers have a filthy attitude, and I am speaking as a Joburger . Lack of social grace. via Sunday Times