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Menominee school bus driver charged with criminal sexual conduct

MENOMINEE — A 29-year-old Menominee woman who worked as a school bus driver faces up to life in prison after being charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving multiple variables in connection with an investigation into alleged sexual assaults involving children. Bailee Rae Miller was arraigned Friday in 95-A District Court in Menominee. The charges stem from a Menominee Police Department investigation into alleged sexual assaults reported in the city this month. “Because this is an ongoing investigation, I urge anyone with additional information to contact the ...

Michigan Proposal 1 and 2: What to know about statewide ballot measures

(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) LANSING — Michiganders will decide in the Nov. 3 general election whether to rewrite the Michigan Constitution and limit political spending ...

Democrats eye solidly GOP 1st Congressional District but odds are long

While much of the national attention headed into Election Day is centered around battleground districts in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Democrats are making a push to flip the state’s largest congressional district, which has been solidly controlled by Republicans for more than a ...

What you can do to adjust to daylight saving time changes

An extra hour of sleep is on the way for most Americans, though the “fall back” to standard time will bring darker afternoons, too. One tip: Try to get outside for some morning sun — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which ...

Iron Mountain scholarship fund receives donations

IRON MOUNTAIN — Several recent donations have been made to the General Scholarship fund at Iron Mountain High School. The graduating Class of 2027 will become the 37th class to be awarded scholarships made possible through the General Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund was established in 1988, and first awarded in 1990. The General Scholarship has assisted more than 130 graduating seniors by awarding more than $400,000 to date. IMHS has received a donation from the Dickinson Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel in memory of friend and colleague Susan ...

Full lineup of events set during Halloween week

IRON MOUNTAIN — Area residents can enjoy a full week of events and trick-or-treating opportunities leading up to Halloween on Saturday, even the day after as well. Local businesses, organizations, churches and schools are inviting families to join in the seasonal festivities, with plenty ...