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'Enough is enough'

CHASSELL — Two years ago, then political newcomer Callie Barr fared better than many expected when she challenged veteran Congressman Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet). The Traverse City Democrat decided to try again and last August she won the Democratic primary to challenge Bergman again this ...

True crime stories

ESCANABA — In Delta County there's an expression locals use ... "Gladstone Divorce." If anyone’s ever wondered how the tongue-in-cheek term was spawned in the area to refer to spousal murder, a new true crime podcast launching today may provide the answer. “What the Town Forgot” is ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I'm 28 and live in a two-bedroom apartment in Washington state with my friend "Jess." She's an excellent roommate — clean, considerate, quiet. I know I'm lucky. But there's one thing driving me crazy: the thermostat. She works from home and keeps the heat cranked to nearly 80 ...

Going up!

ATLANTIC MINE — The Houghton County Materials Management Department has announced the enacting of a comprehensive price restructuring for residential and commercial disposal at the Atlantic Mine transfer station. On Wednesday, a facilities management announcement said increases were to take ...

Breaking ground

HOUGHTON — Ground breaking ceremonies were held Friday on the campus of Michigan Technological University for the Chang K. Park Student Wellness Center. After making a donation of $55 million, the largest single gift in Michigan Tech’s history, Tech alumni Chang K. Park arrived on campus ...

Influx of capital

WHITE PINE — A pre-feasibility study released by White Pine Copper LLC outlines a $905.5 million plan to revive underground mining operations in Ontonagon County, projecting a 26-year mine life at the historic mineral site, according to PR Newswire. The project targets a steady-state ...