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Feature THE FOLLOWING IS PART OF C & G NEWSPAPERS’ FEATURE SERIES Series ABOUT NORTHERN MICHIGAN DESTINATIONS FOR READERS TO EXPLORE.
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Castle Farms, located in Charlevoix, was built in 1918. To visit Castle Farms today is a walk through northern Michigan history. Photo provided by Castle Farms
THE STORIED HISTORY OF CHARLEVOIX’S CASTLE FARMS BY GREG TASKER CHARLEVOIX — When most people think of northern Michigan, images of Renaissance-style castles don’t readily spring to mind. Yet, such a castle, one with a storied history and ties to state and national memories, stands outside Charlevoix, tucked among the expan-
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TROY/ROCHESTER — Public transit is coming to the Rochester area this month. On April 22, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation will unveil its latest addition to the region’s network, Route 492 — a fixed bus route serving Auburn Hills, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak and Ferndale. “Rochester Road plays a key role in moving people through our City, and I am hopeful the new Route 492 will be well utilized,” Troy Mayor Ethan Baker said in an email. “It is potentially a wonderful opportunity for our small businesses up and down Rochester Road to have new exposure to SMART riders. Rochester Road contains some of our most frequented and well established members of our business community — and with upcoming construction, any extra visibility will be much appreciated.” Dwight Ferrell, the general manager of SMART, said the introduction of Route 492 marks “a significant milestone” in SMART’s ongoing efforts to expand transportation options and foster community connections. “Not only will this new route offer convenience and accessibility to riders of all generations, but it will also bring tangible benefits to the communities it serves,” Ferrell said in a statement. From educational hubs like Oakland University to popular shopping centers like the Village of Rochester Hills and