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(Not so) easy pickin’

HOUGHTON — The thimbleberry has been a part of the Keweenaw for centuries. From The Ground Farmer’s Market Collective and Visit Keweenaw are bringing the sweet treat tradition to local farmer’s markets and businesses with the second annual Thimbleberry Festival, which starts today at the ...

Woman pleads to CSC

DAGGETT — A woman from Daggett, who faced multiple counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, has pleaded guilty to just one count and agreed to testify against her fiancé, who faces similar charges in the case. According to court documents, Rocquel Anne Irving, 39, appeared in ...

Deadly shooting downstate

MISSAUKEE COUNTY — A teenage boy and four adults were killed Friday in shootings that prompted a wide search for the fleeing gunman, whose body was ultimately found in a wooded area alongside one of his victims, authorities said. A teenage girl survived and was in stable condition, police ...

Laurium cuts proposed DPW millage rate for November

LAURIUM — The village council structured a replacement ballot proposal for its expiring Department of Public Works equipment millage during a special meeting on Aug. 10. During the session, the council amended the public works equipment ballot language and reduced the proposed millage rate ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was reading your recent column about shingles. Several years ago, I contracted shingles, even after getting the shingles vaccine. It hit me in my left eye, so I went to my eye doctor. (I wasn't sure what the problem was.) He took one look at my eye and diagnosed me with ...

Dear Annie

Editor's note: ANNIE LANE IS OFF TODAY. THE FOLLOWING COLUMN WAS PREVIOUSLY RELEASED IN 2018. Dear Annie: On a yearly basis, my employer recognizes employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, etc. years of service as well as individuals who are retiring. These employees have their names ...