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Texas flood kills at least 51

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — The grueling, desperate search for 27 missing girls stretched into a third day Sunday after raging floodwaters surged into a summer camp as rescuers maneuvered through challenging terrain, while Texans were asked to pray that any survivors would be found. At least 51 ...

Fun in South Range

SOUTH RANGE — It was a day filled with patriotic cheer Friday in the Village of South Range. From the morning flag raising to the fireworks at dusk, residents and countless visitors enjoyed Forth of July activities including a parade, games, food, music and dancing. South Range Village ...

Pizza for pups

HOUGHTON — The Copper Country Humane Society, an animal welfare and treatment center serving Keweenaw, Baraga, and Houghton Counties, has teamed up with Little Ceasar’s to raise money for its' shelter. The money raised will go towards essential services such as vet care, spaying and ...

Local Dems host Byrum

HOUGHTON — At their monthly meeting Wednesday, the Houghton County Democrats hosted Michigan Secretary of State hopeful Barb Byrum. Byrum has been the Ingham County Clerk for 12 years, and served in the Michigan legislature for six. “I know that Michigan needs a Secretary of State who is ...

Setting sights on the Senate

HOUGHTON — Jake LaJeunesse, who was born and raised in Houghton, recently announced his campaign to take over State Senator Ed McBroom’s seat in the Michigan Senate. The Democrat has spent the last seven years teaching in New Zealand, and visited the Houghton County Democrats’ monthly ...