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Rosemary Parker

Rosemary Parker has worked as a writer and editor for more than 40 years. She is a regular contributor to Rural Innovation Exchange, UPword, and other Issue Media Group publications.

Rosemary Parker's Latest Articles

Standing Tall Again: How Calumet came together to honor ‘Big Annie’ Clemenc

Following years of community fundraising, Calumet marked a milestone on Aug. 22 with the unveiling of a 900-pound bronze statue honoring 1913 Copper Strike activist Anna “Big Annie” Clemenc.

Manistee’s Riverwalk connects history, culture, and community

Manistee County has unveiled over $1.6 million in upgrades to its famous two-mile Riverwalk, enhancing the south bank section with new decking, improved accessibility, LED lighting, historical markers, and wayfinding signage.

State agriculture department awards $500,000 to create farm networks across Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) awarded nearly $500,000 through its Regenerative Farmer Network Grant to fund 12 farmer-led networks across the state.

Hildebrand Fruit Farms doubles capacity with $4 million facility

Funded in part by a $175,000 state agriculture grant, the modernized space replaces a 60-year-old building, nearly tripling the packing floor area and upgrading employee facilities ahead of the harvest seasons.

More Than a Building: The Power of the Beaverton Activity Center

The Beaverton Activity Center has defied the odds, transforming a historic junior high school into a thriving hub powered almost entirely by volunteers.

Neighbors lead the way in Southwest Michigan tornado recovery

The storm spawned four tornadoes across Lower Michigan, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3 intensity.

Amazon taps Clare for new delivery hub in Central Michigan

The new delivery station will help power the last mile of Amazon’s fulfillment process by enabling fast, everyday delivery directly to customers’ doorsteps.

New multi-purpose pavilion rising in Beaverton

When completed, the 80-foot-by-100-foot structure could also be used to host farmers' markets and other community events.

Roscommon’s park overhaul features a rare paved “pump track”

An $820,000 grant from the state's Land and Water Conservation Fund to the Roscommon Area Recreation Authority funded upgrades to the former Metro Park.

Beaverton's Trail of Two Cities is among the Spark Grant recipients.
Beaverton improves access to the Trail of Two Cities

Beaverton is adding a short footpath to the Trail of Two Cities to improve accessibility.

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