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A golden guardian
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ESCANABA – For one Escanaba area teenager, everyday routines most of us take for granted – running errands, going to school, even watching a movie – have become challenging. But with the help of her golden retriever, she faces those obstacles with hope. Vanessa Mabie, 15, was diagnosed ...
The fall of the House of Ludington
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ESCANABA — Demolition of the House of Ludington on Sunday marked the end of its 162-year life. The action drew spectators who watched mostly from vehicles in the bitter weather. The House of Ludington, called the “crown jewel of Escanaba” by some, was ravaged by fire on Dec. 5, ...
Braving chilly temperatures
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Aspen Ridge unveils new gymnasium
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ISHPEMING — Aspen Ridge Elementary and Middle School held a public ceremony on Jan. 21 to celebrate the unveiling of its new gymnasium floor. “Thank you to our community for supporting our sinking fund and making our buildings and campus so beautiful,” reads a statement issued by the ...
Gas prices drop
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MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 0.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 21.7 cents per gallon lower ...