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Boxley charged in deadly fire

A woman facing an attempted murder charge in 11th Circuit Court has been charged with similar crimes in Marquette County. Julie Boxley, 52 of Ishpeming, was charged with one count of homicide in the first degree and one count of arson in the first degree.
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Rock River uses ARPA funds to pave fire hall parking lot

Construction crews work on the parking lot near the Rock River Township Hall and Fire Station on Thurs. Nov. 2. The township used its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to pave the parking lot between the township hall and fire hall and to regrade the area near on the western side of the fire hall. Further paving may happen as a potential expansion is being discussed between multiple government entities about expanding the fire hall to accommodate extra indoor ambulance parking.
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How Bazaar!

Local folks are preparing for the holidays, which includes making sure they have just the right gift for their loved ones. But finding that special gift locally can sometimes be a challenge, so various churches and nonprofit organizations are stepping up by hosting crafter and direct sales bazaars.
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DIFS and DHHS offer tips to help seniors avoid scams during Medicare Open Enrollment period

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are warning Michigan seniors to be on alert for scams and high-pressure sales tactics during this year’s annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7.
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Marketplace project back on track

The Alger County Commission has approved a resolution that will continue the Munising Marketplace and Fire Hall projects. The decision allows project developers Renovare Development to continue to file for state funding and get work started soon on the renovation of the Fire Hall and breaking ground for the Marketplace.
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Chronic Wasting Disease found in another Michigan county

A 4-year-old doe that was reported to be in poor condition – skinny, drooling and showing no fear of people – in Klacking Township, Ogemaw County, recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease. It is the first CWDpositive wild deer from that county, a finding confirmed by the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Madison, which works with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to identify CWD in Michigan’s wild herd.
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What happened to my eye?

Q: I woke up yesterday morning, after a normal night’s sleep, with a bright red spot on the inner portion of the “white” of my left eye. It isn’t at all painful and I wouldn’t have even known it was there, but my wife noticed it and asked me if I had somehow injured it, but I hadn’t.
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Briefs

Sacred Heart bazaar Saturday Sacred Heart Church will host a holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. at LaMothe Hall on Elm Avenue. The event will have raffles, crafts and more to start holiday shopping in the area.
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