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NEGAUNEE — The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving individuals posing as MSP personnel. Reports indicate that scammers are calling individuals posing as MSP members and falsely claiming…

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ADAMS TOWNSHIP – A 22 year-old Atlantic Mine woman, Savannah Johnson, was brutally attacked on the morning of Monday, June…

Early voting underway

HANCOCK — Early voting for this year’s primary election is underway thru Aug. 2 at HOCO Arena in Hancock. Registered…

UTV Fatality

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Sheriff's Office released a statement about a fatal UTV accident which occurred in Menominee Township…

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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: I've been with my girlfriend for seven years and lived with her…

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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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