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Dickinson, 8 other UP counties in CWD testing area

This year, chronic wasting disease testing in Michigan will still be focused in some areas of the northern Lower Peninsula as well as the Upper Peninsula. The counties for CWD testing in 2024 include Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Benzie, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Dickinson, Gladwin, Grand ...

Creative ‘I Voted’ stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Whether scenic or slightly sinister — angry werewolf, anyone? — the designs on the front of “I Voted” stickers are attracting a lot of attention this year. But have you ever considered the back of your Election Day souvenir? “Garment-safe adhesive, it’s ...

Daylight saving time ends Sunday

The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Standard time ...

IM Cemetery clean up

The Iron Mountain High School and Kingsford High School Key Clubs came together to rake the Iron Mountain Cemetery. From left, in front are Cali Picucci, Ava Marttila, Macy Linsenbigler, Ben Truong, Dylan Lindgren, Camryn Doers, Gerilis Sampoll-Torres and Bryce Johnson; in back are Max White, ...

Blood drive on Thursday

KINGSFORD — Kingsford High School will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at 431 Hamilton Ave. Sign up to give blood or platelets by going to RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

Halloween at Norway Elementary

Norway Elementary School students celebrated Halloween on Thursday with class parties, games and an indoor parade after rain forced cancellation of the usual outdoor event. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photos)