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What to know about voting in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary

(This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter at https://www.votebeat.org/michigan/subscribe/) Election season is officially kicking off in ...

Michigan Court of Appeals upholds sentence for ex-Menominee County deputy

Editor's note: The opinion of the Michigan Court of Appeals, which serves as the primary source for this article, remains subject to revision until its final publication in the Michigan Appeals Reports. MENOMINEE — The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the prison sentence of Brian ...

Escanaba library joins statewide reading initiative

ESCANABA — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a statewide summer reading initiative in partnership with public libraries, including the Escanaba Public Library, aimed at encouraging children to read, write and stay engaged with literacy activities over the summer months. Michigan ...

Bishop of Saginaw responds to Michigan AG’s report on alleged sexual abuse within the church

SAGINAW — Following the release of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s report on sexual abuse allegations within the Diocese of Saginaw, Bishop Robert D. Gruss issued a statement Thursday in response, drawing a rebuke from the Abuse Survivors Coalition. The Department of Attorney General recent report identified 38 clergy members — 37 priests and one deacon — as having been accused of sexual misconduct involving minors or adults in the Diocese of Saginaw over a period spanning more than 70 years. Of those, 30 were ordained or incardinated by the Diocese of Saginaw. ...

Garth Bluff Grocery to reopen

GARTH — Garth Bluff Grocery, a small retail shop located near the northern end of County 513 T Road, has for decades been an easy stop for people living on and visiting the Stonington Peninsula. The place has been closed for a little over a year, but now, a new owner is prepared to reopen ...

Linking people and pups

ESCANABA — A man who has a way with dogs and offers sought-after training services was also recently named “Business Person of the Year” by Upper Peninsula Business Today (UPBT). Dave Johnson, current owner and founder of Canine Connection, began professionally working with dogs about ...