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Markkonen, Preston win HOUGHTON —In the State House and Senate races Tuesday night, Republicans once again won state legislative seats to represent the Copper Country in Lansing. The 38th State Senate District saw Republican David…

CCISD Measure passes

HOUGHTON — Voters across the Copper Country Intermediate School District (ISD) decisively approved the Special Education Replacement Millage Proposal during…

Kicking the can

HOUGHTON — Several millage proposals faced Houghton County voters Tuesday. All but one passed. The Houghton County Jail and Building…

Blue Tsunami

HOUGHTON — Much of the western UP followed the national trend of a "Blue Wave," favoring the Democratic Party in…

Ontonagon County fatality

BRUCE CROSSING — A 73-year-old woman from Bruce Crossing died as the result of a two-vehicle accident Tuesday night. According…

Search for missing woman

GRAND MARAIS — Alger County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is requesting public assistance in locating an endangered missing…

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Markkonen, Preston win HOUGHTON —In the State House and Senate races Tuesday night, Republicans…

EAGLE RIVER — Republican candidates and local incumbents secured decisive majorities across national, state, and county…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: What do you think about friends who give gifts such as thrift…

Did/will you travel on a vacation this summer?
Yes 36%
No 64%
94 votes total — voting closed

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

A few final thoughts before the final Election Day Editor: Many of the voters have already made their choices— I hope you chose wisely, and with informed consideration for the future. I fear half of you have not. For those remaining, consider these points. You are unlikely to billet criminals in your basements, nor…

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In our opinion: A Gazette Editorial

Labor Day is often regarded as the unofficial end of summer, one last long weekend — a final trip to the camp or a backyard gathering. But the holiday also gives us an opportunity to pause and remember what Labor Day is really about — honoring the American worker. Our communities do not run…

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