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Local Juneteenth Walk Planned

Today is Juneteenth, a holiday which has been moved into the state and national spotlight because of the recent Black Lives Matter protests. On June 19th, 1865, following the end of the Civil War, Union Army General Gordon Granger announced at Galveston that slaves held in the state of Texas …

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Whitmer Extends COVID-19 Emergency

Saying the “The Stay Home, Stay Safe Order” has saved lives, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency through July 16th. At her announcement yesterday, Whitmer hinted that the emergency order could stay in effect much longer. Despite some success in reopening the state following the expiration …

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Pistons Name GM – Friday Sports Wrap

MLB The Detroit Tigers have signed catcher Dillon Dingler. The former Ohio State University star was their second round pick in the recent amateur draft. Three of Detroit’s draftees remain unsigned, including top overall pick Spencer Torkelson. Meanwhile, there’s still no deal for a 2020 baseball season. The owners’ proposal …

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Construction Delays, Detours at Porcupine Mountains

Road construction could cause delays or lengthy detours at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park over the next few days. The Ontonagon County Road Commission is replacing four culverts along a portion of South Boundary Road. The project began Thursday, and will continue today… with additional work Monday and Tuesday. Park …

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Free Covid-19 Testing Friday in Baraga

A free COVID-19 testing clinic will be operating in Baraga on Friday. Drive-through testing will be available to anyone age 18 or older. No prior doctor visit or referral are necessary. The clinic will be put on by the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Michigan’s …

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Hancock Nixes Recreational Marijuana Sales

The City of Hancock will not open up for recreational marijuana sales at this time. At a public hearing held by the city council last evening, Dr. David Kass pointed out the health problems caused by marijuana use, especially among adolescents… Evan Lucas noted that adolescent use sometimes decreases in …

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