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Seniors are often the victim of crime, fraud and other scams from people that see them as easy targets. TRIAD is a collaboration of local seniors, senior programs and law enforcement that helps protect older residents from danger. Former chairperson and current historian of Baraga County TRIAD Oedith Harris said, …

Michigan Tech is again being named a Military Friendly school by Victory Media. Rob Bishop is the Director of Academic and Community Conduct at Michigan Technological University, which has been given the distinction for the third time. Michigan Tech is one of 1,160 schools to receive the Military Friendly designation. In …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team defeated Rudyard 3-1 in the regional final of the state tournament last night. The Copper Kings will face Traverse City St. Francis in the quarterfinals Tuesday at 7:00 at Charlevoix. The Calumet High …

Winter isn’t here yet, but the City of Houghton is preparing for it. At last night’s meeting, the council was informed by City Manager Eric Waara that city crews have been working on road repairs and other projects to get ready for the winter season. The council OK’d the closing …

Houghton County Prosecutor Michael Makinen says this will be his last term. Makinen was reelected following a campaign that saw him pitted against former county prosecutor Doug Edwards. Makinen said the campaign was tough because he’s not able to publicize why certain decisions are made as a prosecutor. Makinen said …

Newcomer Jack Bergman will be one of nine Republicans, along with five Democrats, to represent the state of Michigan in Congress. The former Marine was elected Tuesday, defeating his Democrat opponent, Lon Johnson. Bergman says his prior military experience will be beneficial for veterans. Bergman says he looks forward to …

There’s not a new sheriff in town–that’s because voters reelected current Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean to his sixth consecutive term on Tuesday. McLean has spent his entire law enforcement career in the Houghton area, a job he is happy to continue doing. Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean said, “Oh, …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team meets Rudyard in the state tournament regional final tonight. The match begins at 5:30 at Gladstone. Finlandia The Finlandia University women’s hockey team lost to Northland College 4-3 last night. Alena Fiala had …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved a county millage apportionment of 10.230 at Tuesday night’s monthly meeting. Equalization director John Partanen gave the board a report on where the millage will be allocated. It was passed unanimously. Health rates and options for county employees were discussed at length. Eric …

State Representative Scott Dianda said, “From Copper Harbor to Crystal Falls and Ironwood to Ishpeming Township, I am humbled by the people of the 110th house district for continuing to put their faith in me as their representative. When I was first elected in 2012, I went down to Lansing …