Rolling back the state’s income tax — a bill has been introduced in Lansing to do just that. Here’s state Representative Lee Chatfield. The Emmet County Republican says proposed legislation would cut the current 4.25-percent tax rate to 3.9-percent, then decrease it by 0.1-percent each year following.
Read More »Auditions for All School Musical: Oliver!
Auditions for Oliver! begin Sunday, Jan. 15th at 3pm in the Calumet Theatre Ballroom. Auditions will also be held on Monday, Jan. 16th & Wed., Jan. 18th at the Houghton High School Auditorium beginning at 6 pm each night. Auditions are open to all students in grades 6 thru 12. …
Read More »Dianda Sworn In For Third State House Term
LANSING—State Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) was sworn in Wednesday beginning his third and final term, due to term limits, at the official opening of the 99th session of the Michigan House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Lansing. “I’m honored to once again serve the residents of House District 110 …
Read More »Bergman Selected To Serve On Veterans’ Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jack Bergman’s (MI-1) office announced today that he has been selected to serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Bergman, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, served as a 3-Star Lieutenant General in the U.S. Marine Corps and brings that unique perspective to the committee’s operations. …
Read More »PTO Raising Money For C.J. Sullivan Playground Project
The playground equipment at the C. J. Sullivan Elementary School in L’Anse is 30 years old. The Parent-Teacher Organization would like to replace the deteriorating equipment with a new, interactive playground that will stimulate a child’s physical and emotional abilities. C. J. Sullivan Elementary PTO Member Carrie Rich said, “It’s …
Read More »Heikki Lunta Go Away! Snow Keeping Local DPW’s Busy
The main topic of discussion at Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting was the same that everyone is talking about—the snow. City Manager Eric Waara said crews are working day and night, often only being given a few hours to sleep before going back out again. Snow removal crews will be …
Read More »Lawmakers Back To Work In Lansing
Lawmakers are back at work for the first time in nearly a month. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has more on the first day’s activities. Skubick says one of the first pieces of legislation was already introduced. He says it’s a gentle rollback of the state income tax to eventually …
Read More »Flu Cases Starting To Appear In Michigan
It’s only January, but there are already confirmed cases of the Flu in the state. There are 94 cases, 82 of them are Influenza A and 12 are Influenza B, which match up with what is in the Flu vaccine this year. Angela Minacucci is with the Michigan Department of …
Read More »UP200 Sled Dog Race Approaching
Preparations are underway for the UP 200. The sled dog race is a qualifier for the Iditarod, according to Darlene Walsh, of the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association. Walsh says they need about 200 volunteers to handle things like road crossings, merchandise, and dog handling. The races take place February …
Read More »Michigan Teen Arrested After Apparent School Threat
An Anchor Bay High School student is under arrest after police say he tweeted a picture of himself pointing a gun, with the words, “I can’t wait to go back to school.” St Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon says the boy told police it was an air soft rifle in …
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