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Thankful for their service

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HOUGHTON — Vet Fest 20205 was held at Michigan Tech's Student Development Complex Wednesday afternoon to make veterans aware of assistance opportunities and to inform them of their eligibility of other services. The event featured more than 70 service providers with a diversity of services ...

Bear necessities

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HOUGHTON — It was a fairly routine meeting of the Houghton City Council Wednesday consisting of reports from City Manager Eric Waara and Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly and the council approving an ADA policy change and charter changes. The meeting began with Waara reporting the success ...

Get the scoop

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CALUMET — Connected to the Frozen Farms Co in downtown Calumet, the Copper Scoop is Jean and Nathan McPharlan’s newest creation. This classic ice cream parlor opened for the season earlier this month bringing over 20 unique, handmade flavors that echo the culture of the Keweenaw. Nathan ...

Deceased on Isle Royale identified

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HOUGHTON – Two persons found dead on Isle Royale Sunday have been identified. According to a press release from Isle Royale National Park Headquarters in Houghton the individuals were found at South Lake Desor Campground. Both individuals have been identified, and their next of kin have ...

Investigation into lake freighter continues

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SAULT STE. MARIE — U.S. Coast Guard-led efforts to investigate what led the self-discharging freighter the Honorable James L. Oberstar to apparently scrape the bottom of the St. Marys River near Neebish Island Sunday continue. The 806-foot boat, owned by the Interlake Steamship Co. of ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a young adult male who has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Until this diagnosis, I had never even heard of the condition. A colonoscopy and an MRI were both negative. The three worst symptoms are chronic constipation, bloating and ...