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Gas Prices Fall as Holiday Nears

With the heavily-traveled Thanksgiving holiday approaching, gasoline prices are at their lowest levels in weeks. AAA Michigan’s ongoing survey pegs the statewide average of a gallon of unleaded regular at $3.81. That’s 22 cents lower than a week ago, and 30 cents lower than a month ago, but still 41 …

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Copper Country Lags Behind in Deer Harvest

Deer hunters in Michigan are experiencing the best results downstate. The latest figures from the Department of Natural Resources show nearly 200,000 deer have been reported harvested since the firearm season began last Tuesday. Montcalm County, in the central Lower Peninsula, led the way with 5,300 kills reported. Sanilac County, …

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Dawuan Johnson’s Blood Alcohol Content was Above 0.15 During L’Anse Semi Truck Accident

We have received more information regarding the semi truck accident in L’Anse that killed one man, and destroyed the Holiday Gas station on US -41, on October 13th. According a police report obtained from the Michigan State Police, Dawaun Johnson had a blood alcohol content above 0.15, when his blood …

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Shakespeare’s Heroines Must Get Along to Get Out of Purgatory

Shakespeare’s stories are full of tragic, comedic, and snarky women. And what happens when you get Lady Macbeth, Cordilia, Juliet, Desdemona, Ophelia, and frenemies together in the afterlife? They might trade remarks, play some board games, sew, and speak with a therapist. The Houghton High School Drama Club will take …

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Missing L’Anse Man’s Body Found in the Keweenaw Bay

The search for a missing L’Anse man has ended. Late Tuesday, at 9:55 pm the Baraga County Sheriff responded for a 35 year old missing L’Anse man, who had not reported into work that day, and had not been seen since the morning of Monday, November 14th. On Wednesday deputies …

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Summer Beach Clean-Ups Collect Six Tons of Trash from Lake Superior’s Coast

Over the summer the Superior Watershed Partnership supported coastal cleanups in Marquette and with the Keweenaw Bay and Bay Mills Indian communities. The beach clean-up events where funded by a grant the superior watershed partnership was able to acquire through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program. The …

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Giving Tuesday: Dial Help

Dial Help started nearly 50 years ago, starting with a 24 hour crisis hot line. Since then the small community organization has expanded to include many programs focused on supporting mental health, victims of domestic violence, substance abuse disorder, and education and training. Dial Help has built a strong relationship …

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UPHS – Portage Earns Ninth Straight A Rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety

UPHS – Portage has earned an A rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety. The hospital earns national recognition with the award, and it’s ninth straight recognition from the hospital safety and transparency advocate group. The Leapfrog Group is a nationally recognized hospital and medical industry watchdog group that grades facilities on …

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Former Mayor and City Manger Barry Givens Will be Honored at the Governor’s Service Awards in Detroit Tonight

Down in Detroit tonight, the state’s Community Service Commission hosts their annual Governor’s Service Awards at the Fox Theater. During the pandemic the ceremony looked much different from it usual glitz and glam, having to operate, and award winners remotely. Just like many other events across the country during the …

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