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Ken Buck

Given the recent headlines that President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to blow up three Venezuelan ships, the American people could rightly wonder if we are at war. It's a fair question, and one that Congress should be posing through oversight hearings. The U.S. military blew up ...

An active September

ROCKLAND — The Ontonagon County Conservation District (OCCD) has engaged in three major activities during the month of September. The regular monthly meeting on Sept. 11 with the budget and appropriations hearing, board member and district manager training offered by MDARD and MACD in ...

Events and Opportunities

September 19 • "Oliver" at the Calumet Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist comes to life with the Calumet Players’ musical rendition of OLIVER at the historic Calumet Theatre. The cast and crew are local community members who love sharing their talents! You never know whom you might catch on stage! September 19 - 20, 26 - 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at calumettheatre.com or by calling the box office at 906-337-2610. • C-K Sportsmen's Gun/Knife Show, 4 - 9 p.m. Calumet Colosseum September 20 • C-K Sportsmen's Gun/Knife ...

MSP Eighth District commander retires after 25 years

MARQUETTE — The Michigan State Police announced the retirement of Capt. Darren Green, commander of the Eighth District, after 25 years of distinguished service to the department and the people of Michigan. Captain Green has led MSP field services for the Eighth District, which encompasses ...

The best seat in the house

HOUGHTON — This Saturday is Michigan Tech's Parade of Nations. It is an event I know quite well and have been a part of, in one way or another for most of the events 30+ year history. While I encourage you to attend the parade and multicultural festival that follows, I will be at neither as ...

Food uncertainty

HOUGHTON — The Houghton - Portage Township school board is concerned with the ending of funds going into students meal programs, Michigan School Meals, due to the possibility of a state government shutdown and the lack of a budget. School officials say breakfast and lunch will continue to ...