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‘Start paying attention’ in Calumet

CALUMET — Since Calumet Village Council approved a motion in favor of a Blight Enforcement Officer at its regular May meeting, the position is now posted on the village website. Village Manager Megan Haselden had said at that meeting that during the previous week’s Village Council Work ...

70th Annual CCVFA Tournament: Rain didn’t dampen enthusiasm

HUBBELL — Rainy weather and temperatures in the mid-50s died not dampen the spirits of firefighters during Saturday’s Copper Country Volunteer Firefighters Association Tournament. The 70th annual event was hosted by the Hubbell VFD this year. The theme of the tournament was Disco ...

Free gun locks available as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month

LANSING — As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan State Police are reminding Michigan families about the availability of free gun locks at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments. Cable-style gun locks from Project ChildSafe are being offered as part of an effort to protect children from unsecured firearms. Purchased using $500,000 in state funding in the FY24 MSP budget, 75,000 gun locks have been made available while supplies last. “Our department is committed to improving the safety ...

Find Senior Project Fresh Produce Coupons at select locations

Fresh fruits and vegetables are available to seniors at local farmers markets. Are you a low-income adult over the age of 60 years of age or if you are 55 years of age and a member of a Michigan Federally recognized tribe or urban tribe who meets the income requirements is eligible to receive $25 worth of coupons. Income guidelines are $27,861 for one person per household or if there are two people it is $37,814 per year. These coupons may be used at Farmers Markets that accept Fresh coupons in Michigan. If you are interested in signing up, please come to one of the sites. If you ...

County files petition for city to annex possible jail site

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County board took another step closer to a new county jail Tuesday night. The board approved filing a petition with Houghton and Portage Township for the city to annex 6.2 acres of township land on Sharon Avenue. The county closed on the First Apostolic Lutheran ...