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Drug bust in Ontonagon County
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ONTONAGON — Three men were arrested Thursday on drug charges out of Ontonagon County. According to a press release from Ontonagon County Undersheriff Dale Rantala, the arrests stemmed from a traffic stop in Stannard Townhsip. Deputies arrested two men, ages 54 and 62 on charges of possession ...
Bridgefest ’26 dates set
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HOUGHTON — The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce announced that Bridgefest 2026 will take place June 11–14, again this year a week earlier than the traditional Father’s Day weekend. The Chamber shared that Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, in partnership with the Portage Lake ...
Expansion completed
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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – Several local, state and federal officials were on hand Friday to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of an $8.5 million facility expansion project at Great Lakes Sounds & Vibration (GLS&V), located near the Houghton County Memorial ...
Celebrate youth arts month
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Betty Chavis
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HOUGHTON — Most people live their lives day-to-day not stopping to recognize their accomplishments have reached historic proportions until it is brought to their attention. Among those people who have become historic in their lifetimes is Betty Chavis. In 1989, while she was working in the ...