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HOUGHTON – After much discussion and review of data, the Houghton County Jail Committee unanimously passed a motion Thursday for a recommendation of a bond proposal to fund a new county jail. The recommendation will…

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HANCOCK — The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday and appointed two board members and…

A fitting farewell

COPPER HARBOR – After 45 years years, Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery reenactment and living history group will visit…

Three more years

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Technological University Board of trustees has extended President Richard Koubek's contract by three years. Meeting in…

Shorewaves ends service

HOUGHTON – ShoreWaves, a fixed wireless Internet and telephone provider, is ceasing operations and winding down customer service, according to…

Hancock forms library committee

HANCOCK — The City of Hancock will explore the possibility of forming a district library. At a special meeting Wednesday,…

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HANCOCK — Race organizers have announced the 2026 Canal Run, scheduled for today has officially been…

Canal Run Canceled

Credit Union cookout Friday HOUGHTON — Breakwater Federal Credit Union will host its Annual Member Appreciation…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for over 50 years. While…

Did/will you travel on a vacation this summer?

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Made in God's Image To the Editor: The idea that humans are made in the image of God comes from Genesis 1:27 of the KJV Bible which states, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Thus both equally possess…

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The meaning of the Fourth of July

Each July 4, Americans both at home and abroad, gather to celebrate. Under skies ablaze with fireworks, on streets lined with youngsters waiting for candy from passing floats or simply standing with family in front of grills smelling of seared burgers and hot dogs, we celebrate. We celebrate and remember the formation of a…

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