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MENOMINEE A man from Menominee man was recently sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine and firearm charges. Shane Allen Konell, 51, was sentenced July 10 in the Menominee County 41st Circuit Court to…

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HOUGHTON — Last month, ShoreWaves Internet and Telephone announced it will cease operations, as the company’s founder, Steve Fitzgerald, is…

MSP promote LaBonte

NEGAUNEE — Michigan State Police (MSP) announced the promotion of Detective Sergeant Matthew LaBonte to Detective Lieutenant, where he will…

Keweenaw County says 'No'

TheKeweenaw County Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing a proposal to dissolve U.P. Community Mental Health System. Left to rights…

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Another successful run

HOUGHTON — It is becoming a first-Saturday-in-August tradition in the Copper Country, and 2026…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My mother is German, and my father is American. Growing up, I…

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few years ago, at the age of 65, I was hospitalized and…

To your good health

Did/will you travel on a vacation this summer?

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

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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Leona Erma Schjoth Bohto

HOUGHTON: Leona Erma Schjoth Bohto, 78, former resident of Houghton, passed away on July 19, 2026, at PortagePointe in Hancock, with her family by her side. Leona was born on February 20, 1948, a daughter of Ralph Bohto and Hannah (Jaukkuri) Bohto Redlich. She attended the Doelle School in Tapiola and graduated from Baraga