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A recent study finds more than half of adults in this country say the election is causing them significant stress. And being on social media can make it worse. One way to help manage election stress is to limit your discussions about it. But if things get heated psychologist Scott …

Comprising in Lansing — a lesson from school kids. Our Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains.

Toddlers and young children are using smartphones, tablets and computers, but too much use could do more harm than good. Now, pediatricians are offering new digital device guidelines. Details from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

Have some unused prescription drugs in the medicine cabinet or cupboard? Michigan State Police along with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other local police departments are collecting drugs tomorrow, Saturday, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. All State Police posts will accept pills, but no liquid medicine, from …

University of Michigan astronomers have discovered what could be another dwarf planet. Nicknamed “DeeDee,” the celestial body is located more than 90 times farther from the sun than Earth. U of M researchers say their goal was to find “Planet Nine.” For the past two years, astronomers have theorized that …

The Village of Calumet has a new police chief. Lake Linden resident Joel Dobis has been hired by the Village Council, a decision that was confirmed at their October meeting when a motion to rescind the offer failed. Dobis worked for the city of Zilwaukee, MI as a police officer …

The Range Lions are volunteering their time to ring the bell during the Yuletide season for the Salvation Army. The club met at the Range Lounge in South Range for their regular monthly meeting. They made $100 donations to Northern Airlifeline, Upper Peninsula Honor Flight for local area veterans, the …

Several members of the Copper Country Intermediate School District staff are receiving praise from the board. Superintendent George Stockero says the Michigan State Police presented a certificate of excellence to the CCISD maintenance and bus crew for achieving a 100% Pass Rate for School Bus Safety. Stockero said that Ed …

John Haeussler of the Hancock Recreation Committee stressed to the city council the importance of residents passing the Recreation Millage on November 8th. The 0.8 mills for five years would provide roughly $85,000 annually for capital recreation improvements. Haeussler said those could include improvements at the city’s campground, beach and …

Hancock Schools are asking for help in improving the Public Library. The library is located within the school but cutbacks have left the city without a dedicated library director. Hancock Schools Superintendent Monica Healy and former librarian Sue Zubiena gave a presentation to the city council, showing the drop in …