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Houghton PD names new Lieutenant

HOUGHTON – Houghton Police Department Sergeant Kirk Mills has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Mills will replace former Lt. Nick Roberts, who retired Friday, after 33 years with the department. Donnelly said Mills, an 11-year veteran with the department, served as the School ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was really interested in reading your recent columns on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory arthritic conditions. I've taken most medications that you mentioned in your column. However, there's a product called PS372424 that's been in research since 2014, yet no ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I go to the same nail salon every few weeks, and lately I've noticed something that is driving me crazy. Almost every time I'm there, someone is talking loudly on their cellphone, watching videos without headphones or having a FaceTime conversation while the rest of us are trying ...

Man arrested on Sugar Island Ferry

SAULT STE. MARIE — State police say a man has been arrested after damaging a Michigan State Police (MSP) patrol vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island Ferry and resisting arrest. According to an MSP press release, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, a trooper from the MSP Sault ...

'We're having a party!'

HANCOCK — The City of Hancock hosted its 4th Annual End of Summer Celebration Saturday on Quincy Green. More than 30 vendors, along with fun-filled activities for kids and several musical acts highlighted the day. Community Development for the City of Hancock Todd Gast said since its ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 74 years old, and I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure with a recent ejection fraction of 25%. My cardiologist has me taking empagliflozin (Jardiance) and furosemide (Lasix) daily. With moderate cardio exercise therapy every other day and two diuretics daily, my ...