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Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I've been married for 27 years, and by most measures we have a good, steady life. We're healthy, financially secure and get along well. There's no infidelity or drama. The problem is there's no romance or passion either. I've started to feel deeply lonely in my marriage. My ...

AMMP applications open

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HOUGHTON — MTEC SmartZone announced applications are now officially open for the 2026 AMMP (Advanced Materials and Manufacturing) Accelerator Cohort. This intensive, three-month program is designed to help early-stage companies by providing the resources, mentorship, and commercialization ...

Xeratec appoints Brett Hillstrom CEO

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HANCOCK — Xeratec announced Brett Hillstrom has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Steve Hillstrom, founder and former CEO, will transition into the role of Chief Technology Officer and AI Officer, where he will lead Xeratec’s technology strategy and artificial ...

A challenge lies ahead

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KEWEENAW COUNTY – Keweenaw County's Houghton Township faces challenges as it seeks to consolidate with a neighboring township. The Keweenaw County seat, Eagle River, is located in Houghton Township. At its December 2025 regular meeting, the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners reviewed a ...

Jail not in bad shape …

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HOUGHTON – Aside of needing roof repairs, the Houghton County Jail building is structurally sound and could be converted to other uses, possibly offices and storage, said County Commissioner Roy Britz. During the Sharon Avenue & Jail Property Use Committee meeting on January 29, ...

An end to the pen

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RON MOUNTAIN — “None of us feel good about it, but it has to be done,” council member David Farragh said after a vote Monday to eliminate the iconic but troubled deer pen at Iron Mountain City Park. The decision was more than a year in the making after citizens in January 2025 encouraged ...