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HOUGHTON — An Interfaith Luncheon drew 25 area clergy and lay people to Grace United Methodist Church (GMUC) for food and fellowship on Aug. 27. The participants were clergy and lay leadership of 21 diverse Copper Country spiritual communities, and time was spent in shared fellowship, food, ...

Omega House: 20 years of caring

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HOUGHTON —The arrival of September ushers in autumn and with it will come with the changing of leaves and the inevitable reminder of the finality of life. Back in 1999, a group of Copper Country citizens gathered to address the care of everyone who is nearing the end of their lives, which ...

Fire in Bootjack

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A fire Saturday morning reportedly destroyed a residential structure in Bootjack. A call regarding a fire on Oakridge Road in Torch Lake Township went out Saturday morning. Initial reports indicated the home was occupied at the time the fire was reported. According to unconfirmed reports, the ...

Survey says

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HANCOCK — The Houghton County Marina was the subject of a recent public survey posted on the County website. The survey deadline was Aug. 15. Survey questions asked how often responders use the marina, what offerings are used during visits, what improvements are recommended and would ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has a pacemaker. We have an induction stove, and his cardiologist was uncertain if it was safe for him to use it. So, he does not cook on the stovetop and stays clear when I am cooking. Is it safe for him to use at least the back burners? When I am out of town or ...