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As you fly over Upper Michigan, you see the acres upon acres of forest land. Much of that is protected by the state and federal government, but some of it belongs to private landowners.

“Remembering people, whether they're here with us today or not, is important. It can tell a story, it can teach a future generation to have pride or take respect or to remember the past and appreciate how we got here”

They're headstones dating back to the Civil War in the Oakhill Cemetery in southeast Grand Rapids. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

EDITOR:I had just come back from visiting my brother, John and his wife, Mimi in Pork City when my baloney detector went into second level overload condition and was again scanning my Daily News paper ... via The Daily News

“We were able to do those things, but still keep money without spending all the money”

State Sen. Mike Prusi and State Rep. Mike Lahti held court again at the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance meeting Wednesday in a session Lahti said contained more good news than previously. via The Daily Mining Gazette

The countdown to the National Collegiate Athletic Association's men's basketball championship began Friday as a semi-truck and trailer carrying the championship court left Connor Sport Court for the first leg ... via The Daily News

Ethel P. Raunio, 92, of Crystal Falls, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at her home. via The Daily News

“This is a good step in the right direction. Support from local leaders and local citizens was very positive”

Thanks to the efforts of numerous Iron County, state and federal officials, State Rep. via The Daily News

John "Balsam" Giordana, 98, of Crystal Falls, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at the Iron County Community Hospital. via The Daily News

A 65-year-old Iron County resident died Sunday morning as the result of an off-road vehicle accident in Hematite Township. via The Daily News