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Free Stylin’

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ADAMS TOWNSHIP – Backcountry Village (BCV), on Old M-26 near South Range, is hosting a Freestyle show and ride out, Saturday. The event is free and open to the public. Marc Fanchi, co-owner of BCV said the event is presented by Pat’s Motorsports, in Rockland. The all-day event is intended ...

Shopko Optical expands to Houghton

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GREEN BAY – Shopko Optical, providing eye care to communities for more than 40 years, announced the opening of a new center at 901 W. Sharon Ave. in Houghton. The new location is now open providing patients with comprehensive eye care services, including eye exams, contact lens fitting, and ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I'm one of those people who talks to her dogs like they're little roommates. I don't mean baby-talk nonstop, but yes, I tell them, "Good morning." Yes, I apologize if I step over them. And yes, I know exactly which squeaky toy means "play" versus "comfort." I have two dogs: Daisy, ...

The supreme law of the land

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BARAGA — As actions by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continues to dominate headlines nationally, concern is growing in Indian Country. Last week, Everett Ekdahl Jr. president of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, issued a statement regarding recent ICE activity. ...

A UP landmark falls

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ESCANABA — Demolition of the House of Ludington, in Escanaba, Sunday marked the end of its 162-year life. The action drew spectators who watched mostly from vehicles in the bitter weather. The House of Ludington, called the “crown jewel of Escanaba” by some, was ravaged by fire on Dec. 5, ...

And the winners are …

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HANCOCK – While some of this weekend’s Heikinpäivä events were cancelled, and the Polar Plunge was postponed, severe cold temperatures and windchills did not deter teams from competing in the Heikinpäivä Snow Sculpting Invitational competition on Quincy Street. The Invitational took ...