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W. Bluff Street in Marquette closing for the day on Tuesday

Updated: 5 minutes ago
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By TV6 News Team
This closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday and continue until the repair is completed, anticipated by end of day.

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The school district says its school buses drive over 420 miles a day.

Ontonagon school district hopes for passage of school bus proposal

Updated: 17 minutes ago
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By Colin Jackson
The school district says its school buses drive over 420 miles a day.

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Six-year-old Philip Warstler is fighting against Pre B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

$10k+ raised in under a week for Copper County child’s cancer fight

Updated: 21 minutes ago
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By Colin Jackson
Six-year-old Philip Warstler is fighting against Pre B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

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Ore Dock partners with the U.P. chapter of the American Culinary Federation for Brew Feast,...

Dead Writers Reading to be held Thursday at Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Updated: 26 minutes ago
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By Dan Groeneveld
The event will host a variety of students, faculty and community members dressed up as famous writers and reading selections from their works.  

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Ballot measure would continue funding for security, technology and facility projects

Breitung Township voters to decide on school sinking fund renewal

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By Joe Smith
Breitung Township Schools Sinking Fund Renewal Proposal would continue funding for security, technology and facility projects

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Callie Barr and Debbie Stabenow in Marquette

Michigan First Congressional District Candidate Callie Barr visits Marquette

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jared Valentin
Michigan First Congressional District Candidate Callie Barr and former Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow visited Marquette Monday.

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Last week of October brings rounds of rain, few storms plus brief warm-up across the U.P.

FIRST ALERT: Active pattern ahead with rain, few t-storms plus midweek warm-up

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Noel Navarro
Last week of October brings rounds of rain, few storms plus brief warm-up across the U.P.

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Snowbound Books is one of three Marquette bookstores holding a midnight release party for 'A...

3 Marquette bookstores to hold midnight release parties for fan-favorite fantasy novel

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Trevor Sugden
The book by Sarah J. Maas is the sixth book in the 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' universe.

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The Advanced Construction class at Ishpeming High School is excited to show their work off for...

Ishpeming High School Advanced Construction students help build huts for Kriskindlmarkt

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Trevor Sugden
The students say it has been a great learning experience despite a few bumps along the way.

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Demetrius Montgomery is on trial for the second-degree murder of a fellow inmate after a...

Alger Correctional Facility inmate on trial for murder of fellow inmate

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Julia Seitz
47-year-old Demetrius Montgomery is accused of the second-degree murder of another inmate, Drequan Glover, at Alger Correctional Facility.
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Gavel & handcuffs

Man sentenced to more than 180 years in Marinette County for assault of child

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By TV6 News Team
Marinette County, Wis. District Attorney DeShea D. Morrow announced the Oct. 23 sentencing of Clifton Kirkpatrick Monday.

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Medical equipment: blue stethoscope and tablet on white background. Medical equipment.

Michigan health insurance experts urge you to prepare now for open enrollment

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By TV6 News Team
Open enrollment for health insurance through the marketplace begins Nov. 1

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The event is meant to provide a safe space for families to trick or treat while also getting...

First Great Gladstone Harvest Festival held

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Dan Groeneveld
The event is meant to provide a safe space for families to trick or treat while also getting more foot traffic into businesses.

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People walked around the NMU Superior Dome to raise epilepsy awareness.

‘We are not our seizures’: People walk for epilepsy awareness in Marquette

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Julia Seitz
Northern Michigan University Students for Epilepsy Advocacy and Mentorship held a walk to share information about epilepsy and seizures.

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The Game II Fire burned about 4.6 acres near Wetmore Pond.

DNR firefighters completely contain wildfire at Wetmore Pond

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By Julia Seitz
A Michigan DNR forest officer says crews responded to the Wetmore Pond a bit after midnight on Sunday to the 4.6-acre wildfire.

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Michigan State Police host Trunk or Treat

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Ethan Desjardine
Michigan State Police drew a large crowd to its annual Trunk or Treat at the Negaunee post, with first responders, a food truck and a helicopter display.

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Marquette Regional history center's wooden lung

Inaugural Polio Walk highlights Marquette’s medical history

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By Ethan Desjardine
Marquette held its inaugural Polio Walk as part of the World Polio Day awareness campaign, with Rotary Club members sharing the history of the 1940s Upper Peninsula polio outbreak. The event also featured a demonstration of the wooden lung, a low-cost alternative to the iron lung built in Marquette during the outbreak.

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A press release from the Wisconsin Attorney General said the investigation stems from an event...

Marinette Officer investigated by DOJ following Critical Incident that saw two dead and two critically injured

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
An officer involved critical incident that occurred in Peshtigo Thursday night is placed on administrative duty as Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation investigates the incident.

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Volunteers were advised to walk in a line ten feet apart to cover every inch of ground.

‘A lot of people care’: volunteers search for Starla Goings north of Wyman Road

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 3:36 PM EDT
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By Julia Seitz
Community members, law enforcement and K-9 agencies conducted one more search for the missing 65-year-old woman before winter.

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The performance "Swap Suite" included three songs about the environment and wildlife founds in...

Marquette Fringe connects environmental conservation with music

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By Julia Seitz
Ishpeming resident Brian Wallen sang three original songs about the environment and wildlife found in Michigan's wetlands during the last day of Marquette Fringe.

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Bailee Rae Miller, 29, of Menominee is charged with a single count of Criminal Sexual Conduct-...

Menominee Woman charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 10:14 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Bailee Rae Miller, an alleged school bus driver of Menominee is charged with a felony carrying up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.

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Spooktacular festival hosts flash mob street invasion in Manistique

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Daniel Howell
The downtown district hosted multiple performances of the Monster Mash by school-aged children along with a New York-inspired flash mob performing Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller.’

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Escanaba Amazon facility expands reach across UP

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:49 PM EDT
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By Daniel Howell
Amazon’s new delivery hub in Escanaba marks a significant investment in the Upper Peninsula, expanding the company’s reach across the region.

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Racers are encouraged to arrive early for on-site registration and to have officials inspect...

Keweenaw CAPE invites all to race in 4th annual pumpkin races fundraiser Saturday

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM EDT
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By Colin Jackson
Racers are encouraged to arrive early for on-site registration and to have officials inspect your racer pumpkins.

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St. Joseph's Church will hold their Bazaar to celebrate its 100th anniversary this Saturday.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church holds 100th anniversary of their Bazaar

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:44 PM EDT
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By Trevor Sugden and Ethan Desjardine
Money raised from the Bazaar will go towards helping the Ishpeming community through various projects.

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Crash closes US-127 near Holt Road

Union representing state workers says MIOSHA cites MDOT in fatal work zone crash

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM EDT
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By Kyle Beery
Two MDOT workers were killed in a work zone on US-127 on May 26.

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Sports betting risks rise with Brewers in World Series

Sports betting risks rise with Brewers in World Series

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Taylor Ziebell
Experts say unmet expectations during big games can lead to unhealthy betting habits

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Michigan U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin announced the funding in a press release...

UP, Northern Michigan fire departments to receive $2.1M in FEMA funding

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
The money comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant programs.

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Last day to enjoy Pumpkin Fest at the Big Red Barn

Pumpkin Fest at Swanson’s Big Red Barn wraps up Saturday

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By Joe Smith
Get into the Holiday spirit this year at the Big Red Barns Pumpkin Fest on Saturday.

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NMU to screen "Ring of Silence" to help raise awareness regarding human trafficking.

NMU to screen film anti-human trafficking film ‘Ring of Silence’

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By Trevor Sugden
The screening will also be accompanied by a Q and A regarding trafficking and how to educate yourself on the subject.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer reappoints Carol Bergquist

Escanaba resident reappointed to Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Carol Bergquist of Escanaba has been reappointed to the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services.

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Frank Youngman performs to a crowd new music for the Master Artist Series.

Hiawatha Music Co-op brings back Master Artists Series with musician Frank Youngman

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By Trevor Sugden
Youngman performed several different songs to help expose audience members to new types of music.

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The Rocky Horror Show will be produced by NMU Theater students for a fun weekend event.

NMU theater students producing production of Rocky Horror Show

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Trevor Sugden
The show encourages audience participation. However, it is not recommended to younger audiences.

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Mike Rogers welcomes crowd at Gladstone brewery

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
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By Daniel Howell
Supporters of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers attended a rally at Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone Thursday.

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Caregiver Incentive Project offers free training to caregivers at event.

Caregivers in Marquette County receive free caregiving training at meeting

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By Trevor Sugden
The training comes from Caregiver Incentive Project and offers safety training for patients and caregivers themselves.

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EscanaBOO promises family fun at State Fairgrounds

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Daniel Howell
More than 100 vendors and crafters are expected, along with pumpkin picking, costume contests, children’s activities, and seasonal fun as the community gears up for Halloween.

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Mike Rogers Protesters in Marquette

Protesters voice their issues at Mike Rogers Marquette stop

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Ethan Desjardine
Mike Rogers stopped at Honorable Distillery in Marquette and was met by protesters who voiced their issues with Rogers, and the importance of freedom of speech.

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"Listen, when my wife and I decided to do this again, we looked around the state and said...

Mike Rogers campaigns at the Honorable Distillery in Marquette

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Dan Groeneveld
On Thursday, Rogers outlined key issues he plans to address for U.P. voters. Among those, Michigan’s education ranking dropping to 45th in the nation, the need to bring industry back to Michigan and getting people into housing.

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The spuddy celebration will feature potato sack races, food vendors, and the Potato Games.

City of Houghton prepares for return of historic Potato Festival this weekend

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Colin Jackson
The spuddy celebration will feature potato sack races, food vendors, and the Potato Games.

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Trooper Geno Basanese says this event provides applicants with a great start in the process of...

Michigan State Police hold hiring event in Marquette

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Dan Groeneveld
Applicants came to the 8th District Headquarters where MSP recruiters administered a baseline fitness test and then gave applicants the opportunity to take the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam.

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Walleye planted in Dickinson County lakes

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Ethan Zarek
Larger fall fingerlings are being places this year, as opposed to 2025.

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From Friday fog to a warm, windy weekend with early fire risks -- ahead of Sunday showers and...

FIRST ALERT: Morning fog clears for warm, windy weekend before showers, cooldown

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Noel Navarro
From Friday fog to a warm, windy weekend with early fire risks -- ahead of Sunday showers and cooldown.

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Sign for UP EMS Conference, Marquette, 10-22-26

UP EMS Conference day 2: Continuing education & networking

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Jerry Tudor
The UP EMS conference still has seats available for the final day on Friday

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Dickinson County early in-person voting will take place at Kingsford City Hall

Michigan early in-person voting option opens for mid-term election

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Joe Smith
Michigan opens early in-person voting on Saturday for nine days concluding Sunday, November 1st.

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The coalition says it successfully gathered 6,800 pounds of metal during last year's drive.

Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition scrap metal drive begins, offers free food to participants

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Colin Jackson
The coalition says it successfully gathered 6,800 pounds of metal during last year's drive.

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Find more tips at Michigan.gov/FireManagement.

DNR reminds of high wildfire risk; provides preventative tips

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
To prevent further unwanted wildfires, the release reminds you to always check for a permit before burning to make sure the weather conditions allow for a safe fire.

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Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Mike Rogers, takes questions from the media after a...

Republican US Senate nominee Mike Rogers stops in the UP

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Rogers faces Abdul El-Sayed in the race to succeed retiring Senator Gary Peters.

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Chronic wasting disease confirmed in a wild deer in Marinette County

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Chronic Wasting Disease is a fatal prion disease that can be transmitted to any animals in the deer family: moose, caribou, elk and more.

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Patients can compare plans through Chapter, Medicare.gov, or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.

UPDATE: UP Health System locations to drop from Humana’s Medicare Advantage network in 2027

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
The coverage will end effective Jan. 1, 2027, and may impact some patients’ in-network access to UP Health System offerings.

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The Green Bay Packers Foundation awarded a grant to REACH-A-Child to support the Florence...

Green Bay Packers grant provides books, backpacks to help Florence County kids in crises

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:54 AM EDT
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By TV6 News Team
Hundreds of children's books and backpacks are headed to the Florence County Sheriff's Office.
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