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BHK Child Development participating in USDA Food Program

HOUGHTON – BHK Child Development Board is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to children free of charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability, and there …

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25th Copperman Registration Open

COPPER HARBOR – Join us in Copper Harbor for the 25th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon & Duathlon, on Saturday, Aug. 6. The triathlon includes a half-mile swim in Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike ride along the shores of Lake Superior and a 5-mile run at the tip of the …

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Stroke Magnets Educate Thousands On How To ‘ACT FAST’ And Save A Life

HOUGHTON – Every second counts when someone is suffering from a stroke. Being able to identify the warning signs and symptoms right away can help make a difference and save a life. That’s the message more than a dozen Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital nurses and staff shared with local residents while handing out “ACT FAST” stroke awareness magnets at grocery stores …

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Keweenaw Community Foundation Cross Country Skiing Grants Available

Hancock, Michigan—The Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $4,997.66 is available from the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Fund for local organizations supporting skiing programs. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to …

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"Dark Store" Legislation Passes State House

LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) said today that House approval of House Bill 5578, sponsored by Rep. Dave Maturen (R-Vicksburg), aims to bring fairness to the process used when the Michigan Tax Tribunal determines the true cash value of a commercial property in a property tax dispute. HB …

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Protest Over Food Quality At U.P. Prison

For the original story and video, visit ABC-10’s website. Several hundred inmates at the Marquette Branch Prison recently held what’s being called a ‘passive level demonstration’ to protest the food that’s being served to them. Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz says the demonstration took place during dinner on …

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Summit Tackles Human Trafficking In Michigan

Millions are involved in human trafficking worldwide, and it’s a big problem right here in Michigan. That’s why a summit is being held to address the problem. Organizer Gary Lalicki says they’ll ask something of attendees. U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade and State Senator Judy Emmons are among the speakers at …

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Chiropractor Recommends Acupuncture Treatment

If you’re suffering with muscle or ligament pain you might consider dry needling for relief, which uses a thin acupuncture needle that’s inserted deep into a muscle where there’s pain. That’s the trigger point says chiropractor Dr. Karen Slota.

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