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Only 1 in 4 juniors are college ready

Editor's note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. LANSING — Michigan slipped once again this year in college readiness, as measured by how well high school students perform on the ...

Rice sentenced to probation

HOUGHTON — Judge Brittany Bulleit granted 12 months of probation to 23-year old Keweenaw County resident Cameron Rice for larceny over $1,000 and under $20,000. Rice was charged with one count of larceny, when he stole someone’s identity to steal someone else’s money, Judge Bulleit said. ...

To your good health

DR. ROACH WRITES: A recent column on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV, a herpes virus that is similar to EBV — the virus that causes classic mononucleosis) stated that pregnant women who've had CMV are protected from further infections. But an expert on CMV — Dr. Sallie Permar, — wrote in ...

Remembering

CALUMET — Calumet Copper King Athletics is recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a Military and First Responders Appreciation Night during tonight's Copper Kings football game against the Negaunee Miners. “It’s our Military and First Responders Appreciation ...

Mona Charen

In a year when Democrats have the wind at their backs and a shot at winning even in Texas, primary voters in Michigan have chosen a Senate candidate in Abdul El-Sayed who needlessly alienates many voters. But of all the Republican politicians to criticize El-Sayed, JD Vance may be the least ...

MSP warns of scam

NEGAUNEE — The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning the public about a delivery scam targeting customers who have recently received legitimate cell phone or electronic device orders. According to a State Police press release, scammers contact customers and try to trick them into sending ...