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Football Captain & Racecar Driver Among MTU Grads

Many Michigan Tech grads will be heading home for the holidays with degrees in hand. Some 350 graduates of Michigan Tech took part in the Midyear Commencement Saturday. Among them was Huskies Football Captain Ben Tauchen, graduating with a Masters in Business Administration–only somewhat more satisfying than his accomplishments on …

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Bill Seeks To Increase Number Of Organ Donors

Legislation to increase organ donations is headed to the governor’s desk. Known as Lauren’s Law, the bill would require individuals applying for or renewing a driver’s license to select whether or not they want to be added to the Michigan anatomical gift donor registry. State Senator John Proos of southwest …

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Animal Protection Bill Headed To Governor

A bill which would keep animals from getting adopted by convicted animal abusers is on its way to Governor Snyder’s desk. Here’s state Representative Paul Muxlow: The Brown City Republican says snimal shelters and animal control organizations would be required to check with the state prior to adopting-out an animal.

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School Gun Ban Upheld

The Michigan Court of Appeals has reversed a circuit court ruling against Clio Area School District, allowing it to enact a district-wide gun ban. Jim Makowski represents Michigan Gun Owners Incorporated. The court found bans enacted by the Ann Arbor and Clio school districts don’t conflict with a state law which …

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Late Antlerless Deer Season Begins Today

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the 2016 late antlerless firearm deer hunting season begins Monday, Dec. 19. Below is the list of the deer management units (DMUs) that are open and closed for this private-land-only hunt. A valid private-land antlerless deer license is required for this …

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Cold Temps Causing Havoc For Motorists

As temperatures go down, calls for roadside emergency service go up. AAA Michigan says they responded to twice as many calls across Michigan compared to last month–mostly dead batteries resulting from cold snaps like this. As you deal with the wrath of Jack Frost, AAA Michigan says make sure your …

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Busiest Mailing Day Of The Season Today

Today is the busiest mailing day of the holiday season. That will make this Thursday the busiest delivery day for the postman. The Post Office expects 16 billion pieces of mail and packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. If you absolutely, positively need to have it there before Christmas, tomorrow …

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