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US flu season gets underway

Covid-19

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits. "It's been increasing at a ...

Trump adds Europe to those he’s threatening with tariffs

Business

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he's threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods. "I told the European Union that they must make ...

North Dickinson donates to Toys for Tots

Local News

North Dickinson County School’s fifth-grade students again unanimously voted this year to donate to the Toys-For-Tots program rather than exchange gifts in their classrooms. Michigan State Police Trooper Geno Basanese, who is involved in the Toys for Tots program as well as the school, ...

Fees for Kingsford water, sewer project could total $30K

Local News

KINGSFORD — Up to $30,000 in fees will be paid to update titles and easements on 35 properties in Kingsford, a requirement for a $4,439,000 loan the city received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for an upcoming water and sewer project. A title company will be hired to send letters ...

Norway City Council makes appointments

Local News

NORWAY — Norway City Council still needs to fill two vacancies on the city’s planning commission. Leonard Bietila was reappointed to the planning commission Wednesday, but the two openings remain. Interested community members are urged to seek out the positions, council members said at ...