LANSING – Sixteen projects along Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail, including four in the Upper Peninsula, will share $350,000 in grant funding. Each funded project will receive an amount up to $30,000.
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Two Upper Peninsula projects receive DNR Wildlife Habitat Grants
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources awarded nearly $1.1 million in grants to improve habitats for game animals.
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West Iron County student with pink Mohawk allowed to particpate in track
IRON RIVER – The West Iron County School District and the student who was not allowed to participate in a track meet because of a pink Mohawk have reached a resolution. The school district says Mike Barker will continue to be a member of the track team.
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West Iron County student protests effort to cut his pink Mohawk
IRON RIVER – A student at West Iron County in Iron River was told he could not participate in sports unless he cut off his pink Mohawk. Junior Mike Barker donned the hairdo in support of his mother battling breast cancer. After four requests to cut his hair, Barker said he was told he could not attend the school’s track meet.
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Hunter, 78, found after search in U.P.
CRYSTAL FALLS – A 78-year-old hunter from downstate was rescued Tuesday in Baraga County after being lost in the woods for more than a day.
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Trooper injured in Iron River pursuit
IRON RIVER – A State Trooper was injured during a pursuit Friday of a suspect in Iron River. The Michigan State Police says the Trooper responded at 12:15 a.m. Friday to a report of a suspicious situation on Genesee Street when he found a broken window at an Iron River business.
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