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DEAR DR. ROACH: My 28-year-old son is in the hospital. He hasn't been acting like himself for a few weeks (not sleeping nor eating well), and he suddenly had four seizures. The doctors are worried about a condition called autoimmune encephalitis. What can you tell me about it? — J.M. ANSWER: ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I never imagined I would be writing to you about this, but I'm at a loss and worried sick. One of my adult sons has become deeply involved in far-right political activism. What began as strong opinions has hardened into something extreme and all-consuming. His social media is a ...

Ontonagon County man arrested

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IRONWOOD — Michigan State Police have released a statement announcing the arrest of Justin Diem, a 50-year-old resident of Ontonagon County. He was arrested on charges relating to resisting and obstructing police, felony firearm possession and possession with the intent to distribute crystal ...

Trying it again

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LANSING — A former Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate who once tried to unseat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking the office again, joining a crowded field of Republicans running in the battleground state. Oakland County businessman Perry Johnson announced his second bid for governor ...

SEMCO warns of scams

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PORT HURON, MI — SEMCO Energy Gas Company is warning consumers to be aware of possible scamming attempts. In a press release, the Port Huron, MI based utility reports it is receiving reports from customers of being scammed by false contact information online. The release states, "Please be ...

Calumet gets ready to race

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CALUMET – Though Copper Dog finishes in Laurium this year, it is still set to kick off in Calumet. At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Calumet Village Council, approved the road closure application for this year's event, which indicated changes from previous years. This year, 5th Street will ...