Allow residents to keep more money in their pockets — that’s goal behind “The Best Way Forward,” the Michigan House Republicans 2017-18 Action Plan. State Representative Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain says a focus will also be on career technical education.
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Although the stock market is closed for the President’s Day holiday, there’s some speculation that shares of General Motors are about to hit the fast lane. Here’s Business Editor Murray Feldman.
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Talk to a woman in menopause and beyond and you’re likely to hear complaints about how hard it is to lose weight, especially belly fat. New research says there’s a way to change that. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.
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If you want to avoid getting a cold or the flu, reach for some Vitamin D. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains why.
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Executives from 20 Michigan businesses and Lt. Governor Brian Calley are in the midst of a trade mission to Mexico. The group left Sunday and will take part in an automotive conference and talk with company executives who have business operations in Michigan. The goal is to increase export opportunities …
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The United States is marking Presidents Day today, which began as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, and its official name remains Washington’s Birthday. Throughout the 19th century, communities celebrated with parades and fireworks. In the late 1800s, Feb. 22 became a federal holiday. The holiday was moved …
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February 15, 2017 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective at noon Friday, Feb. 17, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to …
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CLEVELAND — The Coast Guard is warning that warmer temperatures predicted to overtake the Great Lakes region beginning Friday could pose safety concerns for those planning to recreate on or near ice or cold water. Unseasonably warm air temperatures will cause frozen waters to melt at an alarming rate and may cause …
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For the third year in a row, Houghton has been named a top 10 hockey city in America. The hometown of the Michigan Tech Huskies checked in at No. 6 this year. SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company headquartered in New York, released its third annual rankings this week. The …
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The Keweenaw Community Spark Plug Awards Dinner was held Thursday night in Houghton. The award winners in each category are as follows: Growth: Vollwerth & Co. Customer Service: Mark Pittillo, Finlandia University Dining Services Innovation/Transformation: ProNav Marine Community Development: Leah Polzien Young Person of the Year: Devin Leonarduzzi Project of the …
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