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Small Businesses Targeted By Cyber Criminals

Cyber-criminals are using computer viruses like “Crypto Locker” to attack personal computers and computer systems at small businesses, then demand a ransom to get the information back. And a lot of people — are paying up. That’s Dr. Alan Rea, a professor of business information systems at Western Michigan University. …

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Service Dog Trainers Needed

There’s need for volunteers to train future service dogs. “Paws With a Cause” is looking for people to make a 12 to 14 month commitment to have a dog live in their home. Spokesperson Deb Davis says no experience is needed. Davis says the dog might become a hearing dog, …

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Retire By The Ocean To Be Happy

It turns out living by the ocean can help lower your stress level. That’s the conclusion of a new Michigan State study. Should we retire by the ocean? Study co-author Amber Pearson says she’s not sure the results would be the same for living by a lake, but they’d like …

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Gas Prices Jump

Statewide gas prices have jumped 13-cents from last week. AAA Michigan reports the current statewide average is about $2.30 per gallon. That’s about 22-cents less than this same time last year. The lowest prices can be found in the Marquette area at roughly $2.23 per gallon. The highest prices are in …

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Clinton Addresses NAACP Fundraiser In Detroit

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addressed the NAACP Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit last night. Clinton spoke about race and inequality, saying gun violence is the leading cause of death for young black men. She also called for women to get equal pay. Clinton next squares off against Senator Bernie …

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Three Felony Suspects Bound Over In Atlantic Mine Drug House Case

Three cases involving an alleged drug operation in Houghton County have been bound over to circuit court. 31-year old Michael Karppinen of Atlantic Mine, 50-year-old Kevin Willis of Mount Morris and 25-year old Anthony Brown of Flint appeared in 97th District Court Friday. The suspects are all facing charges of …

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Body Of Missing L'Anse Man Believed To Be Found

The search for a missing L’Anse man is over. Michigan State Police were notified around 1:20am Friday of a body found in Powell Township in Marquette County about seven miles north of the intersection of Northwestern Road and AAA Rd. A camper came across the body and called police after …

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