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Isle Royale closes campground again

HOUGHTON — Isle Royale National Park has closed Duncan Narrows Campground for the second time this month following increased wolf activity at campsites due to improperly stored food. The closure runs until July 31, with the possibility of an extension if necessary. Over the weekend, a wolf ...

Fiery Firebird

ESCANABA — There is one less Pontiac Firebird in the world after an explosion in downtown Escanaba Friday night. Fortunately, the two people who had been traveling in the car when it caught fire escaped. The high-performance automobile, a 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6, was owned by ...

Applebee's is closed

HOUGHTON – Rumors and speculation circulating Monday that Applebee's in Houghton permanently closed its doors have been confirmed by the Daily Mining Gazette Monday afternoon. A sign on the main entrance of the restaurant says it is closed for repairs, while a notice in the adjacent window ...

Houghton County set for emergency contract renewal

HOUGHTON – While the Houghton County Board is set to renew two contracts for emergency response services, it should be noted, the two are entirely separate technologies, each with specific purposes, according to Houghton County Undersheriff Jon Giachino. As mentioned in another article on ...

Houghton County 911

HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will review a five-year contract renewal recommendation for 911 dispatch services with the Negaunee Regional Communications Center (NRCC). Houghton County Undersheriff John Giachino said the E911 plan has to be updated every five years. ...

'We're havin' a heat wave'

HANCOCK — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is urging younger children and the elderly to stay inside and cool off this week. A heat wave is hitting the Keweenaw, with temperatures Monday reaching above 90 degrees. The rest of the week is expected to be hot and humid a well. ...