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Soo Locks to open for 2026 shipping season

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SAULT STE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the start of the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) ...

Lots to do for Lifelong Learners next week

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ALPENA — The Alpena Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has released its event schedule for next week and they will offer people an opportunity to learn more about photography, and journal writing. A list of the events is as follows below: On March 17 from noon until 1 p.m. at the ...

White Pine Quilt Guild meets Monday

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HARRISVILLE — The next meeting of the White Pine Quilt Guild is on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the EMS Station located at 2600 M-72 in Harrisville . The Guild meets every third Monday of the month and is always seeking new members. To learn more about the Guild, check them out on Facebook.

No lotto results today

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Editor's note: Tuesday’s Michigan Lottery results were unavailable at press time. The News adjusted its deadline due to the forecasted ice storm in Northeastern Michigan. Lotto results should return in Thursday’s edition of The News.

Ice storm forecasted for NE Michigan

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The National Weather Service Gaylord has announced a winter storm warning effective at 8 p.m. Tuesday night and lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and gusty winds. Significant icing is expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations could be ...