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There are several contested elections this year in Houghton County. Residents were given an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates in those elections at a Candidate Forum Thursday in Hancock. Candidates for county prosecutor, sheriff and three county commissioner districts took part in the event. Some of the important …

The longest serving Undersheriff in Houghton County history is moving on.   An open house was held today to say farewell to Undersheriff Roy Britz, who served in the position for 20 years. Britz was also a deputy for the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department from 1982 to 1989. He has …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. In high school volleyball last night… – Calumet defeated Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-1 (25-14, 23-25, 25-15, 25-15). – Houghton blanked Hancock 3-0. – Chassell swept Ontonagon 3-0. – L’Anse got past Baraga 3-1. In high school football tonight… – Calumet entertains West Iron County. …

For more on this story by ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. A public hearing was held Wednesday evening by the Department of Environmental Quality regarding the L’Anse Warden Power Plant Air Quality permit. The DEQ had recently heard complaints from residents around L’Anse about the Warden Power Plant creating fugitive dust …

The new Literacy Coach for the Copper Country Intermediate School District is ready to start making a difference in local schools. Angela Emblad gave a presentation to the CCISD Board of Education at their regular meeting this week. Emblad said she is here to support local teachers and schools by helping …

The new fire truck for the Houghton Volunteer Fire Department is here. The 2015 Pierce model arrived Monday and was brought out to the City Center prior to Wednesday’s meeting of the Houghton City Council.   Houghton Fire Chief Mike Reynolds said, “The monitor system, that is actually in the …

When the hockey season opens at the Calumet Colosseum, the rink will be encircled by new boards, glass and netting. The renovations, including some modifications to the rink itself, cost roughly $180,000, paid for by local donations and some grants. It was the last piece of a major overhaul of …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. In high school volleyball tonight… – Calumet plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Houghton visits Hancock. – Chassell journeys to Ontonagon. – Baraga plays at L’Anse. In high school cross country, local teams will compete at the Calumet Invitational at the Swedetown …

Hancock, Michigan—The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its fall granting cycle. $15,100 is available from the Kellogg Youth Fund for local organizations benefiting youth in grades 6-12. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to the KCF office no …

A Baraga High School student is among those helping to make a difference by promoting conservation and the outdoors. 17-year-old Jake Putala is one of a handful of Upper Peninsula students who are serving on the DNR’s Youth Conservation Council, created by the Natural Resources Commission. Putala says his passion …