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Civil Rights Commission rules against landlord

PETOSKEY - The Michigan Civil Rights Commission issued a ruling Monday against Cornock Rental Properties and owner Jeffrey Cornock of Marquette. According to a press release the commission ruled that Cornock denied a tenant’s request…

A Family Tradition!

HOUGHTON — A tradition spanning decades is once again ready to serve hundreds of Copper Country residents Friday. The Annual…

Gordie Howe Bridge opens

DETROIT (AP) -- A major new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened Monday to trucks, cars and…

MSP warns of scam

NEGAUNEE — The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving individuals posing as MSP…

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Canal Run Canceled

HANCOCK — Race organizers have announced the 2026 Canal Run, scheduled for today has officially been canceled. In a post on the Canal Run's Facebook page, organizers said, "The race is officially canceled for 2026. Air quality is already on very edge of our acceptable level and all forecasting appears conditions will not improve…

Credit Union cookout Friday HOUGHTON — Breakwater Federal Credit Union will host its Annual Member Appreciation…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My husband and I have a 34-year-old daughter who has lived with us all her life (except for maybe a year). She brought her freeloading boyfriend in. I had cancer at the time and they didn't even bother to do anything, so she ended up pregnant. I kicked her boyfriend out of

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CORRUPT MONEY IN THE MICHIGAN ELECTIONS Editor: The amount of money that has been spent for one candidate, Haley Stevens, is almost $30 million by AIPAC, just for one candidate! Other candidates in Michigan are also receiving ridiculous funds also, and other funds from the Devos family such as John James and others! The…

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The meaning of the Fourth of July

Each July 4, Americans both at home and abroad, gather to celebrate. Under skies ablaze with fireworks, on streets lined with youngsters waiting for candy from passing floats or simply standing with family in front of grills smelling of seared burgers and hot dogs, we celebrate. We celebrate and remember the formation of a…

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