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Yesterday at 9:20 PM  Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op members continue assisting area community organizations and individuals through the voluntary round up of their electric and natural gas billings. Member contributions to the Communities First Fund provide funds for grants and scholarships for use in their local communities within the PIE&G service area.

Yesterday at 4:30 PM  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: The Sheriff's Office says Shirley Brunson, 78, and her husband William, 92, left the Detroit area before 9 a.m. Sunday enroute to Free Soil.

Yesterday at 10:53 AM  Under proposed legislation, municipalities would have the option to create an ordinance allowing dogs in outdoor seating areas

Yesterday at 10:13 AM  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Bryan Crough suffered a massive heart attack and died, according to City Manager Ben Bifoss.

Yesterday at 9:08 AM  High pressure will anchor itself right over the Upper Great Lakes much of this week leading to sun filled days with low humidity and high temperatures in the 70's.

Yesterday at 8:40 AM  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Yesterday at 7:20 AM  Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 government requests for data over 6-month period

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Potter's toxicology report shows no signs of alcohol or controlled substances. Mitchell's, however, shows she had marijuana and morphine in her system.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Phil makes a delicious dish that is perfect for summer with rhubarb and oatmeal and ice cream on top!

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The generation that's grown up posting their lives online wants something unexpected: privacy

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Former police officer says Santa Monica gunman had been mentally evaluated

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Dennis Milton Short was sentenced today to between 6 and 30 years in prison.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A black bear yearling had to be tranquilized to be taken down from a tree in the backyard of a Cadillac home.