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Local Students Make NMU Dean’s List

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Northern Michigan University announced its winter semester Dean’s List Wednesday, June 4, celebrating academic high achievers. Several local students were...

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Canadian Wildfires Persist Causing Hazy Skies and Poor Air Quality

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Pickford Graduation Sends Off 33 in Class of 2025

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St. Ignace Memorial Day Ceremony Reflects on Veteran Sacrifices

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Late Inning Dominance Lifts Rudyard Softball to Third Straight District Title

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Rudyard Baseball Defeats Newbery in District Semi-final

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LaFaver Returns to Sparked Pickford Softball’s Semi-final Win over Newberry

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Mackinaw City Softball Season Ends in District Championship

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Letter from the Editor – Looking Back

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Letter to the Editor – Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Health of Michiganders

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