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Bear-proof your campsite

The Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to squeeze in an end-of-summer camping trip before kids head back to school and the bustling fall begins. While packing for your trip, consider adding a few items to make sure your campsite doesn’t accidentally attract bears or other curious ...

Keweenaw Co-op preparing for a big move

HANCOCK — Since it started as a buying club in 1973, the Keweenaw Co-op has a history of growth and change. As a local, community-owned institution it works to meet the evolving needs of its community while also responding to a continually changing grocery industry. Its next step is ...

KDL announces 10th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest

HANCOCK – Kent District Library, Hancock School Public Library, Schuler Books and three other libraries from across Michigan announce the tenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew almost 1,000 Michigan writers last year. Writers of all ages are invited to enter, with ...

Unemployment Insurance claimants issued new debit cards

LANSING — The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is reminding claimants who receive their benefit payment on a debit card that a new debit card for accessing their funds was issued by U.S. Bank. Claimants began receiving their new debit cards in early August. The State of Michigan changed ...

Michigan Trails Week Challenge: Run, hike, ride or paddle

Every mile counts! Michigan Trails Week is the perfect time to hit your favorite trail or find an all-new adventure. During Michigan Trails Week (Sept. 19 to 26), join us to collectively travel 100,000 miles on trails across the state and earn badges (and maybe some prizes) along the way. How ...