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Covington man pleads guilty in fatal wreck

HOUGHTON — The driver in a November crash that killed two passengers in Chassell Township pleaded no contest in Houghton County Circuit Court Friday morning. Ryan Orzechowicz, 34, of Covington is charged with two counts of operating under the influence - causing death, which carry a ...

Growing challenge: Mental health a concern for local school-age children, too

HOUGHTON COUNTY — There is a growing — and unmet — need for mental and behavioral health services for children and youth across the country, according to a report from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). According to the report, Comprehensive School-Based Mental and ...

Michigan focuses on preserving Medicaid eligibility

MDHHS release LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is taking new actions to preserve Medicaid eligibility for those residents who must complete renewal forms by the end of June. The additional MDHHS efforts to help Michiganders keep their coverage are ...

Hancock schedules dangerous buildings hearing

HANCOCK — The Hancock City Council will hold a hearing next month to decide whether to enforce the city’s dangerous buildings ordinance on two buildings determined to be in violation. The council voted 5-0 to schedule a hearing of findings for 5:30 p.m. July 12 for two properties” the ...

South Range 4th of July Committee seeks volunteers

SOUTH RANGE — The Fourth of July Committee is a dedicated group that does not rest. The committee began planning of this year’s event schedule more than 10 months ago, said Mike Renier, committee chairman. In fact, Renier had voiced his intention of stepping down more than a year ago, but ...

Biden and Modi cheer booming economic ties in visit

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday pronounced the U.S.-India relationship never stronger and rolled out new business deals with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as human rights activists and American lawmakers questioned the administration’s decision to honor the leader with a ...