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Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center to offer monthly VA 101 classes

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IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will begin offering free monthly VA 101 classes Oct. 26 to help veterans learn about the benefits, health care programs and other services available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The classes will be held from 5-6 p.m. on the last Monday of each month in the medical center’s second-floor waiting room. All veterans are welcome, and registration is not required. “Veterans will learn something new about VA benefits and services,” said Tim Ellison, public affairs officer. VA 101 will provide an ...

State treasurer calls on Michiganders to volunteer with local free tax prep program

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MARQUETTE – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks is encouraging Michigan residents to volunteer with free tax preparation programs such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly and the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, according to the state treasurer's office. These providers offer no-cost, high-quality tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income households, seniors, individuals with disabilities and those who speak English as a second language. Each year, thousands of Michiganders rely on these services to file their returns, claim important tax ...

Negaunee treasurer fired by Negaunee City Council, city manager

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NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee City Council Wednesday in special session voted 5-2 in favor of following City Manager Nate Heffron’s recommendation to terminate City Treasurer Brian Downing. Heffron recommended Downing be fired based on a failure to show up to work, as well as for insubordination. According to the city charter, the city treasurer is hired and removed by the city manager, but only subject to council approval. Downing claims that both the leave and the insubordination were connected to his belief that Heffron had been committing fraud. “Last December, the United States ...

Three measles cases in Delta — first since 1989

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DELTA COUNTY — Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Delta County, announced Public Health of Delta & Menominee Counties on Wednesday afternoon. “The health department is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the cases and notify anyone ...

Kognisjon to hold annual Halloween event on Saturday

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MARQUETTE — Beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Kognisjon Bryggeri will present its fourth annual Alfablot costume party, concert and beer release event. The event is all ages and there is no cost to attend. “We've assembled a night of heavy music, horror movies, and beer releases to bring in ...