Consumers offers summer tips for outdoor activity
      With summer in full swing, Consumers Energy reminds parents and youngsters to be aware of overhead and underground electric facilities when participating in outdoor activities. The utility offers four basic tips for safe outdoor activity.
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Scripters closing up shop after 23 years in St. Helen
      After 23 years in business at Bluegills Bait & Tackle in St. Helen, Dick and Sis Scripter are preparing to close up shop. The Scripters have had Bluegills on the real estate market for five years, but have found no buyer.
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Consumers Energy Foundation awards grant to Little League
      The Consumers Energy Foundation awarded a $550 grant to a Roscommon County organization to recognize outstanding volunteerism by a utility employee.
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WAFFLE DEMO
      Ryan Nihart, 14 and James Tromblay, 16, both of Prudenville, learn the art of waffle making during a demonstration by Manager Dale Rumsey at the Prudenville Dairy Queen Saturday afternoon. The event was an effort by staff members to promote new products at Dairy Queen, including waffle bowls and cones.
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'Dirty Jobs' to air Mackinac Bridge episode Aug. 7
      Mike Rowe, from the Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs," visited the Mackinac Bridge in late May to film an episode showcasing the work that bridge maintenance crews perform each year on the "Mighty Mac." The Mackinac Bridge episode, entitled "Bridge Painter," is scheduled to air on Aug. 7 at 9 p.m. on the Discovery Channel.
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