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A fitting farewell

COPPER HARBOR – After 45 years years, Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery reenactment and living history group will visit the Fort Wilkins for last time this weekend, according to DNR Michigan History Center Historian…

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…

Jail committee to review ROMs

HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Jail Committee is conducting a meeting/ work session today at 4 p.m. in the Conference…

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HOUGHTON – While the Houghton County Board of Commissioners and its jail committee continue to pursue approval of millage to…

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Canal Run Canceled

HANCOCK — Race organizers have announced the 2026 Canal Run, scheduled for today has officially been canceled. In a post on the Canal Run's Facebook page, organizers said, "The race is officially canceled for 2026. Air quality is already on very edge of our acceptable level and all forecasting appears conditions will not improve…

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

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Gold Standard pitcher Olivia Shank helped her team advance to the Copper Country Women's…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My mom and I have always had a weird relationship. Throughout my…

Did/will you travel on a vacation this summer?

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CORRUPT MONEY IN THE MICHIGAN ELECTIONS Editor: The amount of money that has been spent for one candidate, Haley Stevens, is almost $30 million by AIPAC, just for one candidate! Other candidates in Michigan are also receiving ridiculous funds also, and other funds from the Devos family such as John James and others! The…

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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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