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HOUGHTON — The Houghton Police Department is investigating a personal injury accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release, the accident happened at about 1:50 p.m. Tusday on Townsen Drive/US 41. Police said a bicyclist traveling on the sidewalk was struck by a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old man from Minnesota. The cyclist was taken by Mercy Ambulance to UP Health System-Portage for medical treatment. Michigan Tech's Department of Public Safety & Police Services and the Michigan Tech First Responders assisted City Police at the scene. The accident ...

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MARQUETTE – The body of a missing Marquette woman has been found. Marquette Police said the body of Eileen Mandel was found around 10:35 p.m. Tuesday night. The pickup truck she was driving was located on a two-track road in Negaunee Township at around 8:50 p.m. and her body found in the woods nearby. The Marquette Police Department does not suspect foul play was involved, but the incident is still under investigation. Assisting with the investigation were the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and UPHS-Marquette EMS.

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HOUGHTON — The community is invited to come together in support of our local veterans at the upcoming Annual Pow/MIA Memorial 5k Run being held at 9 .a.m Saturday September 13 at the ROTC Building on the Michigan Tech campus. The Arnold Air Society, a Michigan Tech registered student organization, sponsors this event to honor and remember our nation’s Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action. This event also raises awareness and support for the men and women who have bravely served our country. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join – whether you ...

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Circuit Court Sentencings On Monday, Robert Kittinger was sentenced in Keweenaaw County Circuit Court in Eagle River. Kittinger had pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and one count of operating a motor vehicle without security. Kittinger was assessed fines and costs of $308, and 51 days in jail with credit for time served. In Baraga County Circuit Court Wednesday, Brian Tellin was sentenced to 10 months in the Baraga County Jail. Tellin pleaded guilty to one count of delivery of methamphetamine. Three other counts were dismissed. He was ...

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Proposals sought for Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund Grant Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is now accepting proposals through October 15 for the annual Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund (MEF) grant. The goal of the grant is to create tangible, measurable improvements to aquatic and terrestrial environments within the Ontonagon River watershed. This watershed includes UPPCO’s Bond Falls and Victoria Hydroelectric Projects. UPPCO contributes annually to the MEF, which is managed by the Bond Falls Implementation Team (BFIT). BFIT is comprised of representatives ...

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Hancock Historic Commission meeting tonight The Hancock Historic Commission will meet at 6 p.m tonight in the city garage. Among the items on the agenda is approval of current members term dates, consider the purchase of items for the museum from New Power Tool and approve the color scheme for the museum. There will also be an opportunity for public comment. Proposals sought for Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund Grant Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is now accepting proposals through October 15 for the annual Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund (MEF) grant. ...