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Researchers at the University of Michigan say they’ve come up with a new type of spray-on coating that repels ice coating. They say it shows great promise on airplanes, wind turbines and oil rigs, not to mention car windshields. It’s promoted as a new alternative to chemical melting agents or …

Legislation introduced in the Michigan House aims to give parents, outdoor enthusiasts and those who like to buy things that are made in Michigan a break on paying state sales tax. State Representative Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, is sponsoring the bill, which would eliminate the sales tax for a few days …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning snowmobilers to ride safely as trail conditions deteriorate across the state. Lieutenant Peter Wright of the DNR Law Enforcement Division in Marquette says the spring-like weather experienced across much the state, along with the associated decline in trail conditions, demands safety …

Another attempt may be made to change Michigan’s No-Fault insurance law. Currently unlimited medical coverage is required in car crash injuries. The insurance industry wants to offer policy holders a limited amount of coverage, in exchange for a lower premium. Insurers have not been successful in changing the law however. …

Security cameras at the Michigan State Capitol would be less obvious, under plans discussed by the State Capitol Commission. John Truscott, vice chair of the commission, says they’re looking at updating to cameras that can better tilt, scan and zoom and tie into the camera system in downtown Lansing. He …

Legislation that aims to up the reading standards of students entering the fourth grade is getting an overhaul in the Michigan Senate. The measure, which passed the House last fall, would require students to be reading at a certain level in order to advance to the fourth grade. However the …

Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Calumet Theatre’s GRAND Raffle. There will be 10 case prizes totaling $34,000, with a grand prize of $15,000 Only 1000 tickets will be sold, so one of 100 tickets sold will be a cash winner. Also featured is an 11th prize …

HANCOCK, Mich. – UP Health System – Portage CEO Jeff Lang has announced that Dr. Stephen Lipson, a board certified urologist, is now seeing patients at Portage. “Dr. Lipson’s joining the UP Health System – Portage Medical Staff is great news for Copper Country residents,” Lang said. “We are continuing …

With over 40 years in education as a coach and administrator, 65-year-old Jan Quarless says he is ready to retire. For the past 12 years, Quarless has been the Superintendent of Dollar-Bay Tamarack Schools. Quarless said, “The journey’s been challenging at times, but I think maybe when you get my …

When the August primary comes around, voters in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District will have several candidates to choose from. Lieutenant General Jack Bergman would like to be one of them. The 69-year-old Watersmeet resident is now retired from the United States Marine Corps, but that doesn’t mean he feels his …