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F.A. Harper Floyd Arthur "Baldy" Harper was an American academic, economist, and writer who was best known for founding the Institute for Humane Studies in 1961. Born and raised in Middleville, Michigan, Harper had a significant impact on the world of economics and libertarianism. Harper graduated from Michigan State University before obtaining a doctorate in agricultural economics from Cornell University. It was during his time at Cornell that he was influenced by economist

Earlier this week, Hastings, Michigan, was hit with a natural gas leak that resulted in a loss of pressure on the natural gas system, which affected thousands of customers in the area. The leak occurred on a six-inch steel gas line under the Thornapple River, leading to a temporary loss of natural gas service to approximately 4,500 customers. Consumers Energy, the energy company responsible for the natural gas system, immediately dispatched crews to restore natural gas servic