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See how 'Guesstimate' meeting will assess damage to Michigan's fruit crop
Next Wednesday, the state's fruit processors hope to have a better idea when they gather for their 57th Annual "Guesstimate" at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.
Spring Is No Bowl of Cherries for Michigan Growers
The freakish meteorological events of March - two weeks of midsummer temperatures, followed by successive nights of hard freeze - likely ruined nearly all the 185 million pounds of the Montmorency cherries harvested in Michigan each summer, according to farmers and state officials.
In GH, candy now starts with a K
"I've always wanted to open a store of my own," she said, "and I really liked the idea of having an old-fashioned candy shop that features nostalgic candies and different products from throughout Michigan." "I tried to keep the place bright and colorful," she said.
Appointments made to Michigan Cherry Committee
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of Brian Altonen, of Kewadin, and Jim Nugent, of Suttons Bay, to the Michigan Cherry Committee.
Governor makes appointments to Michigan Apple Committee
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Robert Gregory, of Leland, and Mark Youngquist, of Kent City, to the Michigan Apple Committee.