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A dry, warm season

HOUGHTON – The 2025 regional deer harvest was down about 15% compared to recent years, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). State wildlife officials blamed much of the decrease on poor weather and high winds that stopped deer from moving across the region. This ...

A busy day

HOUGHTON — Historically, turn-out in mid-term elections pale in comparison to presidential-year elections. Whatever the reason, interest in yesterdays mid-term election seem to be fairly high. The Daily Mining Gazette paid a visit to a couple of polling places Tuesday Morning. At the two ...

Voting for the very first time

HOUGHTON — The line for entering the polling place at Dee Stadium was out the door at 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to one poll worker. One coalition of voters is particularly moved by the current political landscape for these midterm elections — young voters — many of whom are casting their ...

Funding proposal raises questions

HOUGHTON – A $170,000 budget request submitted by the 97th District Court raised questions regarding fund eligibility during the Houghton County Board of Commissioners work session Monday. According to the proposal, the court is seeking $170,000 in national opioid settlement funds for the ...

Exercise your right!

HOUGHTON — The 2026 Midterm Election is today. Copper Country residents will decide on local, state and federal races, along with ballot proposals at the state and local level. Federal races The federal races feature one of the most scrutinized Senate campaigns in recent memory. Dr. Abdul ...

Early voting numbers up

HOUGHTON – The state's expanded nine-day early in-person voting window concluded on Sunday afternoon, representing the first major presidential cycle to feature the localized voting center in Houghton County and if early voting turnout is any indicator, Tuesday should see a high number of ...