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Protecting election integrity

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LANSING — The Michigan House Election Integrity Committee debated three bills Tuesday related to foreign interference in state elections — in funding for ballot initiatives and election administration, and in the physical parts of election machines. Testimony on both bills related to ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old male in relatively good health. Over the past few years, I've developed difficulty sleeping. I've tried all the tips, but nothing really helped until I tried legally available THC drinks. I sleep great after consuming one of these beverages with zero side ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I am 60 years old and the mother of five grown children. I raised them mostly on my own after my divorce, and those years were not easy. There were slammed doors, late nights waiting up and more than a few tearful arguments. My daughters, especially during their teenage years, could ...

Judge orders SNAP restart

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds must be used to provide food assistance for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. Rhode Island U.S. District Court Chief ...

State soliciting fisheries habitat projects

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LANSING — Pre-proposal submissions for the Department of Natural Resources’ yearly fisheries habitat grants are now being accepted. Each year, the DNR allocates $1.5 million in fisheries habitat grants to governments and nonprofit organizations around the state. To receive a grant, ...

New face

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LAURIUM – The Laurium Village Police Department welcomed a new officer to the force in September. Officer Steve Eskola, a Laurium native and graduate of Calumet High School, completed his training at Northern Michigan University’s Regional Police Academy on Aug. 15. He is also a ...