News Headlines for Afton, Michigan

ELECTION 2008: Michigan to combat claims of possible suppression of voters (Detroit Free Press)
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights will roll out an advertising campaign to inform voters of their rights and to try to dispel misinformation.

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Michigan gas falls to $3.07-a-gallon average (Detroit Free Press)
DEARBORN — AAA Michigan said today that Michigan gasoline prices have fallen 40 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $3.07.

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AAA: Michigan gas prices down 40 cents (Detroit News)
DEARBORN -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen 40 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $3.07.

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14-year-old shot during Michigan toilet paper prank (Detroit News)
SOLON TOWNSHIP -- A toilet paper prank has led to the shooting of a 14-year-old by a southwestern Michigan man who believed strangers were trying to break into his home.

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North Dakota businesses attend Michigan job fair (Detroit Free Press)
WALKER — A shortage of workers in North Dakota and a surplus of unemployed Michigan residents brought recruiters to suburban Grand Rapids for a well-attended job fair.

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Michigan to "stay the course" (The Toledo Blade)
ANN ARBOR – Following one of the most stunning losses in Michigan history last weekend, Wolverines coach Rich Rodriguez said today the only option was to “stay the course.” UM was dropped 13-10 at home by Toledo – a loss many (including players) were comparing to last season’s unfathomable loss to Appalachian State. “We have to stay the course,” Rodriguez said. “I know a lot of people are ...

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Michigan Signs Up For Advanced Licenses (WXYZ-TV Detroit)
A new agreement between Michigan and the federal government will soon let you travel out of the country without a passport.  INSIDE: Details on the new licenses

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Michigan, DHS reach agreement on secure license ID (Battle Creek Enquirer)
WASHINGTON — Michigan and the federal government have reached an agreement on a new and more secure state driver’s license that will be used as an ID at border crossings.

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Michigan boy left at Omaha hospital under safe haven law (Ralston Recorder)
A 13-year-old Michigan boy was left at Creighton University Medical Center today under Nebraska's safe haven law, said Todd Landry, director of the Division of Children and Family Services for the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Toledo beats Michigan 13-10 after late FG miss (USA Today)
K.C. Lopata missed a 26-yard field goal with 4 seconds left, giving the Toledo a 13-10 win over the once-mighty Michigan Wolverines, who are off to their worst start in 41 years.

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