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Fixing the roads

HANCOCK — At Wednesday's meeting, the Hancock City Council. received an update on the current water and sewer project on Prospect and Elevation streets. City Manager Mary Babcock said the Market Street re-pavment between South Lincoln Drive and Elevation Street will be completed by the end ...

Paying the price

HOUGHTON — The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada is disproportionately impacting Michigan consumers negatively and undermining deeply integrated regional supply chains, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., warned Wednesday. "I think getting into a spitting match with ...

'A changing of the guard'

HOUGHTON — After 33 years with the Houghton City Police Department, Lt. Nick Roberts officially retired Friday. The police department and the city of Houghton hosted a retirement celebration for him in the Houghton City Council Chambers. Police Chief John Donnelly said the department is ...

Don’t Move Firewood

LANSING — The Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources are reminding consumers to not move firewood long distances this holiday weekend to help prevent the spread of invasive insects and plant diseases. The agencies are also working to expand access to ...

Building better beer

LANSING – The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) announced it will accept proposals for the 2027 research and education grant program until Friday, October 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. (EdT). The MCBC awards individual research grants of up to $40,000. While any research topic will be considered, ...

No paper Monday

HOUGHTON — In recognition of the Labor Day national holiday, no Daily Mining Gazette will be published on Monday (Sept. 7). There is no mail delivery, and the paper will not be available at normal retail outlets. The Gazette offices in downtown Houghton will be closed as well. The paper will resume publication on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and will be delivered through the US Mail and available at all retail outlets. The Gazette offices will be open for regular hours on Tuesday. Any breaking news over the holiday weekend will be available on our website and emailed to our subscribers.