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Gov. Snyder to mark Dark Sky Coast creation at North Central
PETOSKEY — Gov. Rick Snyder will visit Petoskey on Thursday, Aug. 9, to celebrate a ceremonial signing of Public Act 251, known locally as the "Dark Sky Coast" bill, which protects the night sky above nearly 21,000 contiguous acres of land in...
Tags: Regional Authority, Rick Snyder, Government, Politics
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Our Opinion: Stop the political shenanigans
Another election down, another season of political games. Every election cycle there are endless stories about signs being stolen, mailers with misleading information and generally distasteful personal attacks. That's the business, some say. It's part...Tags: Dan Benishek, Theft, Parties and Movements, Democratic Party, Politics
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Shumway edges out Martin in Democratic 107th race; faces Republican Frank Foster in November
PETOSKEY — Suzanne Shumway, a political newcomer from Petoskey, pulled out a close 27-vote race over Jim Martin, of Sault Ste. Marie, to win the Democratic nomination to face incumbent state Rep. Frank Foster, R-Petoskey, in the 107th Michigan House...
Tags: Jim Martin, Politics, Elections
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Two educators compete in 107th for Dem nod
PETOSKEY — Being an underdog does not seem to bother educators Jim Martin or Suzanne Shumway, the two rookie candidates competing for the Democratic nomination in the 107th House district Tuesday. Martin, of Sault Ste. Marie, has been a...Tags: Social Media, Jim Martin, Elections, Agriculture, Media Industry
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Brandon Hubbard: Much at stake in Tuesday primary, but who cares?
History says on Tuesday, Aug. 7, less than a quarter of the voting populace in Charlevoix and Emmet counties will go to the ballot box to cast their political opinion. Far more people in both counties will click the "like" button for a cute picture of...
Tags: Parties and Movements, Democratic Party, Public Officials, Government, Voting
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Primary election roundup
Primary election results for Emmet and Charlevoix counties: Michigan's 107th House District (Emmet, Chippewa, Mackinaw counties and part of Cheboygan County.) Democrat nomination: Suzanne Shumway, of Petoskey; Jim Martin, of Sault Ste Marie (Winner...
Tags: Political Candidates, Libraries, Jim Martin, Primaries, Local Government
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Our Opinion: Salute to Northern Michigan
Here’s this week’s salute to a few people and organizations that make Northern Michigan a special place to live and work. Petoskey Rocks! We’re encouraged by the positive response that the Petoskey Rocks! campaign has had. The...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Music Industry, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Biofuels
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Plan to create Michigan Dark Sky Coast awaits governor's signature
Staff WriterMACKINAW CITY -- Legislation creating a 21,000-acre Dark Sky Coast around the northeastern Lake Michigan shoreline is expected to be signed by the governor in the near future. Bill 5414, sponsored by state Rep. Frank Foster, R-Petoskey, would designate...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Forests, Government, Tourism and Leisure
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LETTERS: Teachers taking heat; dark sky park; Senate obstructionism
Teachers take brunt of our complaints because they make convenient targets Editor: Education in America will never shine until our nation embraces the acquisition of knowledge with the ultimate goal of wisdom as an ideal. When wisdom becomes our...
Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Issues, Parties and Movements, Elections, Newt Gingrich
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Beach grooming bill raises concerns about invasive vegetation
Staff WriterHARBOR SPRINGS -- Two years ago, a tall, invasive grass called phragmites dotted the Lake Michigan shoreline in Emmet County. About 300 stands of the non-native reed were identified across the county in a 2010 survey encompassing more than 11 acres of...Tags: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Issues, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wetlands
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Schools will wait on retirement reform legislation
PETOSKEY — School districts around the state will have to wait a little longer to learn how an employee retirement reform bill would impact their budgets for the upcoming school year. On Thursday, the Senate failed to vote on Senate Bill 1040,...
Tags: Health, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Budgets and Budgeting, Pension and Welfare
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LETTERS: Writer urges smoke-free events; praise offered for legislators' effort; jewelers do great work
‘Celebration Breakfast’ should be smoke-free Editor: I recently received an invitation to the Char-Em United Way’s “Celebration Breakfast” on June 14 at the Odawa Casino in Petoskey. I will not be attending, because I...Tags: United Way , Small Businesses
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