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HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council met in regular session Wednesday, and while the council didn't take action on many items, considerable time was spent discussing a few issues both with members of the public…

Down to one lane

CHASSELL — The Sturgeon River bridge on U.S. 41 south of Chassell will undergo repairs starting Aug. 3 running thru…

Funding the future

HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University has learned that funding for its Center for Convergence and Innovation (CCI) was included in…

Take a look

EAGLE RIVER – The draft of the Keweenaw County Master Plan is now available for review. The plan will help…

Brayden McMillan sentenced

HOUGHTON — A 24-year old Houghton County man was sentenced up to five years in prison in 12th Circuit Court…

Retiring the worn

HANCOCK – Flag disposal rates have surged during the Nation's 250th anniversary. Driven by nationwide "America 250" campaigns, millions of…

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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 sweeps Figaro’s Pizza to close out regular season

LAKE LINDEN — With an open date on the schedule at the end of the Copper Country Women’s Fastpitch softball season, teams that needed to make up games could. Gold Standard and Figaro’s Pizza had a chance to do just that, and they took advantage of it, playing a doubleheader. Hours later, Gold Standard…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I'm a recent college grad, and I've always wanted to be a…

What's your favorite Summer activity

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

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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