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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: A tip led an Animal Control Officer to a Manistee County home where 40 to 50 dogs were found. Many of the dogs were underweight and covered in feces.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The non-profit Archangel Tree Archive in Copemish has worked since 2009 growing young evergreen trees to preserve and replenish some of the world's largest and oldest trees.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The federal government is accusing a northern Michigan farm of failing to pay minimum wage to migrant workers.

Monday, October 01, 2012  State Representative Ray Franz was part of the Republican wave that swept through Lansing in 2010. In November, he is hoping voters still think he is the man for the job. Democrat Allen O'Shea will face off with Franz on November 6.

Friday, September 14, 2012  The state appeals court says Manistee County can be sued over the condition of a road near Copemish.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Update Friday 11:00 a.m. - The Manistee County Sheriff's Office found the missing man in the Copemish area.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  UPDATE: Paul Hard was arraigned today. The preliminary hearing will take place within the next 2 weeks.

Monday, June 25, 2012  UPDATE: Police have caught Paul Hard. We will update with details as they emerge.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Six puppies are in need of a home.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  A solar manufacturing company that originally planned to bring hundreds of jobs and a $177 million dollar plant to Saginaw is relocating to Northern Michigan to cut costs.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Watch dramtic raw video of fire and listen to the firefighters conversations

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  The medical marijuana patient was meeting friends when he was attacked with the pepper spray.  About two ounces of marijuana and $1,800 in cash was also stolen.

Monday, April 26, 2010  A 66 year old woman was killed in a weekend fire near Copemish.