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Lightning strikes!

HOUGHTON — As fire suppression and containment efforts continue within the Rugged Terrain Complex wildfires in the Upper Peninsula, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a lightning strike was the cause…

CSC case continues

HOUGHTON — A 46-year old Houghton County man who was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against…

Michigan flu vaccinations drop

LANSING - Flu season is returning to Michigan as declining vaccination rates have become an important public health concern. Annual…

Fighting the wildfires

HOUGHTON — Rough terrain, falling trees, slippery rocks, and impassable roads continue to confront crews across the Upper Peninsula as…

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CSC case continues

HOUGHTON — A 46-year old Houghton County man who was charged with two counts…

HANCOCK — Upper Peninsula Honor Flight President Scott Knauf flew from Escanaba to the Houghton County…

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Sweet 16

Sweet 16

HOUGHTON — The No. 14 Michigan Tech Huskies football team had one goal in…

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Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My son and his wife have been married for 11 years, and…

Did/will you travel on a vacation this summer?
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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

Republican Failure Editor: Republicans on our local midterm ballot have ALL failed to represent our best interests as constituents. Most of the people in the Copper County want excellent affordable healthcare, a robust sustainable economy, high quality education for our children, a strong elite military for defense of our country, the freedom of speech…

Editorial

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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