Archive: Sunday
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- Deaths in the Region: 02/05/2012
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Stars regroup after brawl
The Traverse City North Stars are regrouping in the aftermath of a Jan. 22 brawl with Kalamazoo and hope to move on quickly, making several roster moves.
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New cultural center plans to teach, celebrate
The Northern Michigan Cultural Center launched in November and kicked off its programming Jan. 28 with a Chinese New Year open house. It will sponsor a Chinese New Year Lantern Festival from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Open Space.
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Unemployment frustration blamed on call volume
Residents across northern Michigan experience frustration as they run into bureaucratic brick walls while trying to obtain unemployment benefits.
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Our view: Battle of Acme may be over
The Battle of Acme is apparently nearing an end, and after six years or so of wrangling over Meijer Inc.'s plans for a big-box store along M-72, both sides appear ready to move on with getting a store built, local residents hired and the doors open.
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Local officials awaiting state spending proposal
The budget proposal that Gov. Rick Snyder will deliver Thursday isn't expected to contain the sweeping tax changes and spending cuts that made last year's plan such a change from the past. Still, it's creating some anxious moments for school officials and local government leaders waiting to hear how and when the cuts they took in the current budget might be reversed.
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Obama pushes jobs for veterans
In an effort to cut the unemployment rate among veterans, President Barack Obama is calling for a new conservation program that would put veterans to work rebuilding trails, roads and levees on public lands.
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Prep Roundup: Jamieson, Glads win LMC
Jack Jamieson became the first four-time Lake Michigan Conference wrestling champion, winning the 145-pound weight class at the league’s championship tournament Saturday in Kalkaska. (plus hockey and bowling)
Continued ... - The Rev. Raymond A. Heine
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Napa? It Better Be
Napa Valley wine producers will go a long way to protect their good name, all the way to Thailand if necessary. That's the latest country that has awarded Geographic Indication status to Napa wine, which means they've agreed not to allow sales of wine labeled "Napa" if the grapes inside aren't from that California region.
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State offers several routes to unemployment aid
The state offers various ways to file for or obtain information on jobless benefit claims, though officials acknowledge some options are more difficult to access than others during peak-use periods.
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Jack Segal: Ending the war in Afghanistan
In November 2010, the President and our allies agreed to continue fighting in Afghanistan through the end of 2014. In a surprise announcement Feb. 1, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told reporters that the United States has now decided to end our combat role by "mid-to-late 2013." Thereafter, NATO troops will remain in a "training and advisory role" as Afghans take full responsibility for security.
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Northern People: Learn about fish playing
Do you know a walleye from a sunfish? A salmon from a trout? By the time you play "Fishing Camp," you'll have a better idea.
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Snowblower tests moved to Michigan
Less than typical snowfall in northern Minnesota has pushed lawn equipment manufacturer Toro into the Upper Peninsula to test some of its machines.
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Letters to the editor: 02/05/2012
Don't want to pay more; Burgers still dominate
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Bill O'Brien: 'Turnaround' plan short on specifics
Numerous state media outlets, including columnists in this newspaper, trumpeted a "turnaround" plan offered by the Business Leaders for Michigan, a group of executives, ex-government types and university heads from 80 of the state's largest private and public organizations. Much more fuzzy are details on how to get there.
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Michigan in brief: 02/05/2012
Police fatally shoot man with knife; Democrats get 2 chances to vote; College seeks aid for aquarium; Copper thieves striking churches
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Giants on Cruz control
Once again, the Giants come in as the underdog and once again I think they leave with the Vince Lombardi trophy.
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Northern People: Hay in Texas in nick of time
Hay donated by Dick Olds of Olds' Paradise Farms in Kingsley arrived at Rick Petersen's farm in the northeast Texas town of Wills Point in the nick of time.
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Vanessa McCray: Call — and repeat
Michigan's unemployed residents face tough prospects in a downtrodden state. While they search for work, many tangle with a system that's supposed to help. Getting an unemployment check can be a full-time job.
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On Poetry: Knitting, like love, has a fringe
Even if this winter's been mild, we've had plenty of chances to appreciate our knitted scarves, shawls, and sweaters. I think the hand-knitted ones are the warmest, holding all that personal care and attention in their fibers.
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Jack Lessenberry: Overcoming the Morouns
Americans are justifiably outraged whenever a lawmaker is caught taking bribes or misusing public funds. But what do you suppose the voters' reaction would be if it were discovered that one very rich family was trying to buy off the Legislature solely for their own financial gain? What if that family spent millions on what amounted to legalized bribes to successfully block a project that virtually every corporation in the state agreed was essential to Michigan's economic future? We are talking about the family of Manuel J. "Matty" Moroun, the 84-year-old billionaire who owns the aging Ambassador Bridge.
Continued ... - Arnold 'Kirk' Kerkhof
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NMC signs aviation exchange pact with China
Northwestern Michigan College’s aviation program is spreading its wings. NMC President Tim Nelson signed an agreement last week with a Beijing-based group to explore exchange programs and possibly partner on a flight training academy in China.
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Sandusky on having to stay inside and people turning on him
Wookie Sensation
Uzbek Man Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Obama
Woolly Mammoth Caught on Camera?
Sandusky makes a statement
Did JLo 'Assault' Marc Anthony on Camera?
Christie Brinkley's Runway Slip
Toddler forced to run half-naked in snow
Halle Wants to Leave the Country
Northern Lights shine above earth
Plane makes perfect belly landing
Kris Jenner New Face of Arousal Oils
Raw Video: School Bus Burst Into Flames
Trending: Zip it!
What's in Steve Jobs' FBI file?
SJP Talks About Replacing Demi Moore in 'Lovelace'
Over 200 dead dolphins wash ashore
Lady Gaga's Battle With Bulimia
Evacuation at Sea
Osama Bin Laden Zombie Movie: "Osombie" Teaser Released
