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HOUGHTON — Following Tuesday’s defeat of the $28 million Houghton County Jail bond proposal, public attention remains focused on the future of the county-owned Sharon Avenue property. While unofficial election results show 58.3 percent of…

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HOUGHTON — Copper Country residents can explore stories of entrepreneurship, food, wildlife, childhood and community when the 41 North Film…

The people spoke

HANCOCK — Proposition 2 in Michigan passed with 80% voting in favor of it. The “Money Out of Politics” proposal…

Rink beats Bohnak

MARQUETTE — Anna Aho Rink (D) defeated incumbent Karl Bohnak (R) in Tuesday's midterm election to serve the 109th District…

Dems take over state government

ESCANABA— Democratic candidates have landed a decisive victory in the state of Michigan. Democratic leadership has gained control of both…

Lahti joins Hancock Council

HANCOCK — Hancock City Council met Wednesday for its first meeting after Tuesday’s Midterm Election, where three new city councilors…

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Dear Annie: I was married for 30 years, and some of them were very…

Did/will you travel on a vacation this summer?
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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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