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Opposing views

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HANCOCK — Keweenaw Co-op’s Wednesday Board of Trustees meeting featured a contentious public comment period where co-op owners addressed the Board of Trustees and newly hired Keweenaw Co-op General Manager, Josh Paakola. The majority of grievances spoken Wednesday had to do with the ...

Leading the charge

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HANCOCK – The Copper Country Intermediate School District’s CTE Welding and Manufacturing class has partnered with Osceola Township for the restoration of a cannon that has been on display in Dollar Bay for years. The cannon was located at the Dollar Bay Park, near the Honor Roll and had ...

Filling the void

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HOUGHTON — The February death of City of Houghton icon Robert "Bob" Backon was felt throughout the region. Backon was a long-time educator, high school sports referee and local politician. Perhaps the most significant loss caused by Backon's passing was upon the City of Houghton where he has ...

AI competitions: A deeper look

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HOUGHTON — Houghton High School’s CyberHusky STEM team has had a string of successes recently, including capturing the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge Michigan State Championship. This competition was created under an executive order from President Trump to bolster research and development ...

Meth suspect arraigned

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HOUGHTON — A Houghton County man remains lodged in the county jail facing charges relating to the conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of meth elements and maintaining a drug house/vehicle. Jody Mark Mills, 35, was arrested Monday by officers of the Upper Peninsula ...

In brief

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County Board to meet Tuesday HOUGHTON —The Houghton County Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Tues. April 14, in the Circuit Courtroom, located on the third floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Among several the items to be addressed are updates ...