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Two Arrested In Drug Bust In Atlantic Mine

On August 29th, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) executed a search warrant at two adjacent residences located in Atlantic Mine. During a search of those residences detectives seized heroin and crystal meth. Two subjects were arrested for possession of crystal meth and possession of heroin. Both …

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Community Shows Support For Fallen Firefighters

Residents throughout the Copper Country are coming together in wake of the tragedy that left two Beartown firefighters dead and seven other injured. 25-year-old Alan Swartz and 23-year-old James Shelifoe Jr., died in the crash. Several fundraisers were held Monday, showing support for the families affected by the accident. Director …

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Library Vote Back On Ballot In Chassell

Chassell Township residents will again vote in November on whether to leave the Portage Lake District Library. The proposal was defeated in the August Primary, but the Township board believes it was a mistake to put it on the Primary ballot. Chassell Township Supervisor David Mattson said, “This is an …

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Be Safe On Holiday Roads This Labor Day Weekend

Taking a road trip this holiday weekend? AAA Michigan is asking drivers to buckle up, ditch the distracted driving, drive safe and sober, and obey speed limits. Spokeswoman Susan Hiltz says over one million Michiganders are expected to travel over the Labor Day weekend, the third most traveled holiday of …

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Students Move Into Retirement Home For Research

A pioneering project in west Michigan as three Western Michigan University occupational therapy students are moving into a retirement community as part of a research project. Director of resident living at Clark on Keller Lake in Cascade Township, Nancy Ayers, says this is the first time something like this is …

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Trump Flash Mobs Planned For Michigan

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will be on street corners around the state today as part of flash mobs. Organizers of the event are asking people to bring American flags, homemade signs or official Trump signs to the gatherings which are scheduled from 4:00pm until 5:30pm this afternoon. The …

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Fallen Firefighters’ Homecoming, Funerals Planned

The two Beartown Firefighters who were killed in Saturday’s traffic crash in Minnesota will return home tomorrow (Tuesday). The bodies of 25-year-old Alan (A.J.) Swartz and 23-year-old James Shelifoe will leave the Minneapolis area around 7:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (6:00 am Minneapolis time). UPDATE – The KBIC Facebook page now …

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