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UPDATE: Two parents reportedly contacted police Tuesday of a threat made to their child by a stranger.  The individual is said to have pulled up to the family as they were leaving the school and rolled down his window and asked if they “can see the smoke stack because that …

After viewing a recent viral YouTube video, a self defense instructor in the Keweenaw is taking a stand against bullying and offering victims free self defense training.   It was posted just a few days ago and it’s already had nearly 3 million hits. It’s a young boy who’s had …

Access to medical treatment for opioid addiction could be more readily accessible under bi-partisan legislation introduced by Senator Gary Peters. Opioid addiction is a problem that is engulfing the nation and certain forms of treatment are not available to minors. Peters said, “The problem is that right now those medicated assisted …

The Houghton County Equalization Director is retiring. That announcement was made Tuesday at the County Board of Commissioners meeting concerning John Partanen. Deputy Director Cheryl Patrick will take his place. She says she is looking forward to utilizing the county’s new appraisal program and other computer changes. The county is …

Click on the blue highlights for more details. High School In high school hockey last night, the Marquette at Calumet game was snowed out. No makeup date has been announced. In high school girls basketball last night… – Calumet held off a late Bulldogs run, and edged Hancock 46-43. – Ontonagon …

The Copper Country Elks hosted a Christmas Party on Sunday for 75 underprivileged children. Every child received a gift, enjoyed pizza and other goodies and got to visit with Santa. The party was made possible with a $2000 grant from the Elks National Foundation. This grant is awarded to lodges …

31 Backpacks is in need of volunteers to help make sure kids don’t go hungry over the long holiday break. For many children, the meals they get at school are the only times they are properly fed and that means kids often go hungry over the weekend. 31 Backpacks strives …

Michigan Tech is looking to lead a team of researchers to conduct an independent risk analysis of Enbridge’s Line 5. Director of the Great Lakes Research Center Guy Meadows detailed a proposal Monday to the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board. If approved, Michigan Tech would lead a team made up …

Portage Township continues to wrestle with the question of whether to opt in and continue to allow a local dispensary to operate under Michigan’s new medical marijuana law.   The Portage Township Board of Trustees heard from all sides at last Monday night’s meeting. The big topic of discussion was …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school boys basketball last night… – Hancock got past Lake Linden-Hubbell 48-42. Joe Watson scored 17 for the Bulldogs. – Calumet fell to Ewen-Trout Creek 67-55. Jake Witt had 30 points and 17 rebounds for the Panthers. Matt …