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HANCOCK – Two local organizations, Advocates for those without a voice everywhere (AWAVE), and Keweenaw against the Oligarchy (KATO), are working to reduce homelessness by the end of December, 2025. AWAVE and KATO are seeking donations from individuals and organizations to raise $30,000 by ...

Celebrating Independence

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HANCOCK — It’s been at least four generations since Finland achieved its independence in 1917, and this year’s observance of that courageous achievement at the Finnish American Heritage Center will put several members of the youngest generation in the spotlight. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. ...

‘A beautiful sight’

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HOUGHTON — The City of Houghton will usher in the holiday season Friday with the annual Winter Wonderland event. The festive community celebration will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. on the Houghton downtown pier. This annual event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities designed to ...

Jail committee to meet Monday

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HOUGHTON – The Houghton County Jail Committee has announced Monday, Dec. 8 as the date of its next meeting. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room on the fifth floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Among the agenda items to be discussed is a reminder of the committee’s ...

Working together

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ONTONAGON COUNTY – Highland Copper Company, in partnership with the Ontonagon County Road Commission, completed redevelopment of the Choate Road Bridge over Bluff Creek, according to a press release from InvestUP. According to the release, the new bridge will also improve road safety and ...

Fire claims Marquette County home

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SANDS TOWNSHIP — Thanksgiving night saw a house fire in Marquette County's Sands Township, with the house being claimed a total loss. Three people were injured in the blaze. At 11:15 p.m., Marquette County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residential fire in Sands Township ...