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Crash in Calumet

CALUMET TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police (MSP) Calumet Post responded to an automobile accident after a vehicle crashed into two residential properties in Calumet Township. According to a State Police press release, shortly before…

Was lost, but now is found

KEWEENAW COUNTY — A blue and white kayak found floating in Bete Grise on Friday has been reunited with its…

UP State Fair sets record

ESCANABA — The 2026 U.P. State Fair wrapped up on Aug. 23 following a record-setting week celebrating agriculture, entertainment, community…

Evan Dixon Sentenced

HOUGHTON – Former attorney and Hancock resident Evan Andrew Dixon, 62 was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years and…

An afternoon on the town

HOUGHTON — Downtown Houghton and Hancock were filled with Michigan Technological University students Saturday for the annual Afternoon on the…

Developing a workforce

HOUGHTON — Following last week’s decision by the Michigan Strategic Fund to approve a $50 million infrastructure grant at the…

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Crash in Calumet

CALUMET TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police (MSP) Calumet Post responded to an automobile…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I have a friend I've known for more than 30 years. He…

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Request not appreciated Editor; Apparently, my asking for an accounting of what actually came out of White Pine Mine over its lifetime, was not appreciated by some of our (Ontonagon) county commissioners at their monthly meeting, which is open to the public. Additionally, I told them that we need a smelter here at White…

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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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