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What’s New at Peter White Public Library

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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. This month, the Peter White Public Library has added a range of fresh titles that promise mystery, adventure, and emotional depth. The Museum Detective by Maha Hhan Phillips The ...

Hunters, follow best practices this firearm deer season

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By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Opening day of Michigan's traditional firearm deer hunting season (Nov. 15) is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season on both public and private ...

Spaghetti benefit for Dodd family set for Sunday

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PALMER — There will be a spaghetti benefit from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Richmond Township Hall, located at 100 Smith St. in Palmer. Madeline Dodd, daughter of Charlie and Ashly Dodd, is being treated at Mott’s Children’s Hospital for leukemia. Her fight began a little over a year ago ...

What’s Flying: Autumn makes its turn toward winter

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“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of.” – Henry David Thoreau Autumn is beginning to look more and more like winter in the Upper Peninsula this week. The last of the golden maple, poplar and oak leaves is brings fall to its ...

Today in History: 1916, first woman elected to Congress

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Today is Friday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2025. There are 54 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin of Montana won election to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first woman elected to either chamber of Congress. Also on this date: In ...