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Drowning in Lake Superior

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HANCOCK TOWNSHIP — A man from Hancock died Wednesday from an apparent drowning incident. The body of the man who apparently drowned in Lake Superior at McLean’s State Park, was located early Wednesday morning. Hancock Police dispatched an officer to the scene in response to a call, but Michigan State Police Calumet Post is handling the investigation. Hancock Police arrived at the scene in the event the victim was still alive and needed resuscitation, but upon arrival, the victim was already deceased. While law enforcement have yet to release any names, a statement sent to the Daily ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old female in fairly good health with a number of diseases/conditions that are fairly well-controlled. I take about 15 prescription and over-the-counter meds a day (including methotrexate) for my Sjogren's symptoms and other conditions, plus a statin. Nine ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: My dearest friend and I go back over 50 years. We've seen each other through everything, high and lows. Recently I became disabled and can no longer drive. I'm also a widow. I'm not asking anyone to chauffeur me around (I have that handled), but a phone call here and there ...

Shooting suspect arrested

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Marquette County — There is an increased police presence in the area of the Krist gas station on US-41 in Negaunee as Michigan State Police (MSP) personnel, along with assisting law enforcement agencies, complete an investigation. There is no current danger to the public. Assisting fire ...

Helping those who serve children

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HANCOCK — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP), announced Tuesday the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) will center itself as part of a statewide effort focused on aiding childcare business owners throughout their journeys. One small ...

Diplomats coming to Hancock

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HANCOCK — Ambassador of Finland Leena-Kaisa Mikkola and her Estonian counterpart Kristjan Prikk, will be in the Keweenaw on Friday,June 19 as part of the Juhannus (Midsummer) celebration in Hancock. The ambassadors will deliver remarks at 11 a.m., followed by a brief question-and-answer ...