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Breitung Township Schools reduces kindergarten class size

August 27, 2008

KINGSFORD — With some internal shifting of personnel, Breitung Township Schools will open a sixth section of all-day kindergarten this year, school officials announced.

As a result, class sizes will be reduced to 19 and 20 students per cl

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Fair opens today

August 27, 2008

NORWAY — The 98th Dickinson County Fair starts this afternoon.

The Upper Peninsula’s most popular fair features Skerbeck Carnival bracelet night from 4 p.m. until close tonight.

The county fair is held annually on Labor Day we

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Location, market determine price of gasoline, experts say

August 27, 2008

IRON MOUNTAIN — Gas prices are determined by location and market, according to the Automobile Association of America.

The price of unleaded regular gasoline in Wisconsin is lower than the price per gallon in the Upper Peninsula, and many

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Iron County backs bike path

August 27, 2008

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR), in partnership with the Michigan Heritage Route Program and the Michigan State University Extension office, continues to gain support for a proposed county-wide bik

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Organizers need land for shooting victims’ memorial

August 27, 2008

KINGSFORD — Organizers planning a memorial for the victims of the East Kingsford train bridge shooting July 31 are hoping to talk with property owners about donating land.

They are also seeking the help of experienced contractors to build

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Niagara fishing pier

August 26, 2008

Officials gathered at the park behind Riverside United Methodist Church in Niagara, Wis., for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new 32-foot, handicap-accessible fishing pier on the Menominee River. The $75,000 pier is just one of many recent

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