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Three arrests in Houghton County by UPSET

On May 27, 2021, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested three people from Houghton County involved in selling illegal drugs. The three suspects are involved in separate investigations and are not related. After a two-month investigation, detectives ...

2021 Community Mental Health Careers Scholarship Award recipients

HOUGHTON — The Rice Memorial Clinic Foundation is very pleased to publicize the Community Mental Health Careers Scholarship Award Recipients. — Samantha Heikkinen, Baraga High School — Emma Gariepy, Calumet High School — Gwen Kangas, Chassell High School — Davin Hill, Dollar Bay ...

Gov. Whitmer announces school funding priorities to transform K-12 education

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her funding priorities for K-12 education as the state readies for major investments in our schools and teachers. Due to the American Rescue Plan and the recently announced state revenue increases, a surplus in funding now exists to make unprecedented ...

MDHHS recommends avoiding foam on lakes and rivers

As the summer months approach, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is issuing its annual recommendation that Michiganders should avoid contact with foam they may see on Michigan waterbodies such as lakes, rivers and streams. The foam may have unknown chemicals or ...