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Another test

February 23, 2012

Sorry about this. Just running another test to find out why our links aren’t working.

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Get Off the Couch — Explore Michigan: Oceana County High Point

February 23, 2012
Get Off the Couch — Explore Michigan: Oceana County High Point

      By JOAN H. YOUNG mcp columnist Lower Michigan isn’t known for its tall hills. In fact the highest point in the entire state is Mount Arvon in the UP, at 1978 feet. The highest point in the LP isn’t too far away from Mason County, in Wexford County. It’s Briar Hill, at 1706 feet.   Although I’ve…

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Snow owl

February 22, 2012
Snow owl

Nathan DeWeerd of Buttersville Peninsula, Pere Marquette Township took this picture of a snow owl tonight. “I was sitting in my living room, playing cards with my son and watching the remnants of a partially cloudy sunset on the lake, when a white bird caught my eye,” Nathan said. “I initially thought, ‘It’s pretty late for a seagull to be…

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Cop Corner: In case of a fire

February 22, 2012
Cop Corner: In case of a fire

  By KIM COLE mcp columnist   Before Talk to your family about the issues related to a fire and prevention Establish a spot outside the home where everyone must go for a headcount Replace fire alarm batteries during Easter and Christmas weeks Review areas where there is a potential for fire: stored rags, furnace filters, dryer vents, cardboard near…

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Renovate! Ice ice baby

February 22, 2012
Renovate! Ice ice baby

  By CHRISTIAN COOK mcp columnist   Q. It’s been a mild winter so far but in years past I have dealt with major ice cycles coming from my roof. I’ve considered replacing my roof with a steel roof to fix it. Should I take advantage of this mild winter and have my roof done before we get a big…

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