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Protecting our heroes

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AHMEEK – The Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department is hosting a presentation that addresses the mental health and well-being of first responders of all disciplines. The presentation will be from 3-6 p.m.Sunday, at the Ahmeek Village Fire Hall. Entitled “Zero To 60: Career ...

Open for the season

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BRUCE CROSSING: — Settlers Depot Gallery, Bruce Crossing, has launched its 35th season promoting the work of local artisans and crafters. The Depot Gallery is a member operated Artisan Cooperative in featuring 20-25 artisans annually. The Depot Gallery was founded in the old Soo-Line ...

Perking up

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CALUMET — One of the Upper Peninsula’s most popular coffee destinations, Keweenaw Coffee Works, may soon be opening another location, this one in Houghton. “It’s in the works ... everything happens on its own timeline,” owner Val Baciak told local press earlier this week. “It’s ...

Man arrested on ore freighter arraigned

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ALPENA — An Alpena man has been arraigned on multiple felony charges of criminal sexual conduct following his June 4, 2025, arrest aboard a freighter passing through the Soo Locks. 34-year-old Dustin Haske from Alpena was arraigned on June Thursday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. Haske ...

Bringing hunter safety to schools

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LANSING — House Bill 4285 passed in the Michigan House Wednesday, a bill that would present Michigan schools the option of offering hunter safety programs for grades 6 through 12. The bill passed with overwhelming support, 101 - 7, with two not voting. Among those who supported the bill were ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for nearly 39 years. He has always had a tendency to put himself first — even before our sons, and now even our toddler grandson — but I'm at my wits' end over his latest act of selfishness. His only sister recently suffered a traumatic ...