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Tattoo artist plans world record attempt
     BAD AXE - A Bad Axe tattoo artist is hoping to make a permanent mark in the record book while putting some permanent marks on his customers. Rodger Booth, artist/owner of Booth's Assassin Tattoos, will attempt to break the world's record for tattooing multiple people for a total of 50 hours straight.
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Where’s the VIEW?
      Communities throughout the Thumb of Michigan are appreciative of their volunteer firefighters, and many show this through monuments, markers and statues.
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News Briefs
     Department of State offices closed Presidents Day LANSING - Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20. Food distribution
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Circuit Court
Judge Richard M. Knoblock
     Caseville man sentenced to jail, drug treatment Jeffery Michael Hatch, 29, of Caseville, was sentenced to 11 months in custody when he appeared for sentencing Monday.
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District Court
Judge David B. Herrington
     For the week of Jan. 31 - Feb. 7. • Leroy Duane Boxer, 38, of Kinde, attempted anti-blight, $200 fines and costs. • Gary Lee Crowe, 23, of Caro, no operator’s license in possession, $400 fines and costs.
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Jean M. R. Smith Foundation to increase scholarships
     HURON COUNTY - The Jean M.R. Smith Foundation will award 15 new $20,000 scholarships in 2012 to Huron County seniors graduating this school year. The Foundation’s Board decided to increase the number of scholarships this year commensurate with the growth of the Foundation’s assets.
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Former Osentoski employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
     BAD AXE - A former employee of Osentoski Farm Equipment in Bad Axe pleaded guilty to embezzling between $1,000 and $20,000 from the company.
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2012 Thumb Friends of the Arts Solo & Ensemble Festival
     USA - Over 600 students from 17 area schools and four private lesson studios participated in the 8th Annual Thumb Friends of the Arts Solo & Ensemble Festival at Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools on Monday, Jan. 30.
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U.S. Naval Sea Cadet program welcomes area youth
     SAGINAW - The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps- H.R. Doud Division, Saginaw, is seeking Thumb area youth 10-17 who are interested in developing their skills in leadership, basic seamanship, courage, and self-reliance.
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Gagetown man sentenced for abusing vulnerable adult
     BAD AXE - A Gagetown man will spend 90 days in Huron County Jail for beating his mentally disabled nephew. On Dec. 12, 2011, David Florian Urban, 64, pleaded guilty to abuse of a vulnerable adult – third degree.
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Bluewater Thumb Youth for Christ does a REMIX on singing
     HURON COUNTY - Along with some local Huron County teens, Bluewater Thumb Youth For Christ has found another way to sing their praise to the Lord.
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Maple Lane hit a fourth time
     BAD AXE - Thieves seeking to get a free high have broken into Maple Lane Discount four times since Christmas, and Huron County Sheriff Kelly J. Hanson said the problem will likely continue as long as the store continues selling an addictive, yet legal, drug.
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Wine fest brings in $5,000 for Rotary
      The Seventh Annual Winter Wine Festival took place Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Franklin Inn in Bad Axe. The event is a fundraiser for Bad Axe Rotary.
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Small changes can make a big difference
     HURON COUNTY - "Steps to Budgeting for Families" - a class "Teaching you how small changes can make a BIG difference!" - will be conducted from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Huron Intermediate School District, located at 1299 South Thomas Road in Bad Axe.
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Assassin Tattoos moves to Bad Axe
      BAD AXE - Booth's Assassin Tattoos recently moved to Bad Axe from Elkton. Owners Rodger and Jennifer Booth offer tattooing and piercing at their new location, 47 Westland Drive.
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National FFA shares input on upcoming Farm Bill
     INDIANAPOLIS (National FFA Organization) - With more than 100,000 new farmers needed over the next few years, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the young leaders of the National FFA Organization a challenge in 2011.
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New Century Farmer Conference prepares young farmers for success in the 21st Century
     INDIANAPOLIS - The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 2012 New Century Farmer conference.
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Ag Briefs
     State seeking ag grant proposals
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Man exposes himself to cashier
     BAD AXE - The Huron County Sheriff's Offices reports that on Monday, Feb. 13 at 11:57 a.m., Deputy Jake Dhyse responded to Hart’s Florist at 834 South Van Dyke Road in Colfax Township to a report that a man had just exposed his genitals to the cashier.
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American Red Cross blood drives in the Thumb Area
     • Sandusky, Feb. 16, Countryside Family Center, 912 West Sanilac Road, 1 p.m.-6:45 p.m. • Mayville, Feb. 20, St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, 315 West Ohmer Road, 1 p.m. -6:45 p.m. • Deckerville, Feb. 21, Deckerville High School, 2633 Black River Street, 2 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
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Baby Pantry moves to Greene
     BAD AXE - The Huron County Baby Pantry has been serving Huron County for the past 10 years, and now is located in the former George E. Greene Elementary School building. Starting on Thursday, Feb. 23 it will open at 309 North Outer Drive, west of the main downtown area.
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OLLH to host Ralph Martin, author, theologian
     HARBOR BEACH - Ralph Martin, host of the weekly television show, “The Choices We Face,” on EWTN, will speak on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Our Lady of Lake Huron Church. The topics will include “The Call to Holiness” and “The Call to Mission.”
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CDL meeting set for Feb. 23
     BAD AXE - The Huron County Farm Bureau Local Affairs Committee is sponsoring a meeting to update persons with a CDL Driver’s License on the new rules going into effect this year. The meeting will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Huron County Farm Bureau Building in the Northgate Shopping Center in Bad Axe.
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Living Briefs
     Pigeon Little League
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Fair board busy working on this year's event
     HURON COUNTY - The 144th Huron Community Fair is scheduled for July 22 through July 28. It's "Good Old- Fashioned Fun for the Whole Family!" - and the fair board already is busy working on plans for this year's event. In fact, the board met in January to begin making those plans.
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Columbia Township Library receives Valentine’s present
     UNIONVILLE - Columbia Township Library received an early Valentine’s present when 88 children’s books, valued at $1,403.38, were delivered to its door on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The community of Unionville and the library raised $350 through donations to satisfy the conditions of The Libri Foundation grant, which was awarded to the library last May.
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Changes for ‘Cheeseburger’ vendors monopolizes February council meeting
     CASEVILLE - Items like a two to three vote in favor of the local Dollar General being approved for a SDM license from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to allow them to sell beer and wine were small change at the February Caseville City Council meeting. Even the resignation, pending April 1st, of Council Member Rick Landry was overshadowed.
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PACP play examines prejudice among jurors
     PORT AUSTIN - The Port Austin Community Players will soon take the stage to act out a drama that examines racism in the jury room.
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Military funeral bills go to governor; Measures clarify guidelines for protests at military funerals
     LANSING - Legislation to clarify guidelines for protest rallies at military funerals and memorials is on its way to the governor for his consideration.
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