In Baraga County, Shelley Loyd and Pete Magaraggia both hold onto to their L’Anse Township trustee positions with Dan Grandy’s challenge falling short. It was the only contested race for the primary in the county. Loyd received 212 votes, Magaraggia 242 and Grandy 66. All of the ballot proposals in …
Read More »Houghton County Election Results Recap
Funding for the Houghton County Medical Care Facility is safe for now. In an overwhelming show of support, 80 percent of the voters approved the millage renewal for the facility, which provides nursing home care and other services to vulnerable adults who otherwise may not be able to afford it. …
Read More »Turning 65? “Welcome to Medicare” Seminar Offered
UPCAP’s Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is offering free seminars in the area to help folks new to Medicare understand their benefits and choices. The first will be held on Tuesday, August 23rdfrom 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the U.P. Health Systems – Portage Conference Room, 500 Campus Drive, Hancock. …
Read More »Tigers Win Seventh Straight – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Detroit Tigers plated six runs in the fifth inning, and routed the Chicago White Sox 11-5 last night. Andrew Romine and Cameron Maybin each tripled in the big inning. Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez each doubled, and later homered, as …
Read More »Baraga County Millages Pass – Election Results
Note: Full Baraga results are available on this PDF link: BaCo Results Baraga County residents were in a supportive mood as they went to the polls today, approving all seven property tax requests on the ballot. County-wide, a two-mill request for five years to fund road maintenance and improvements passed 776-400. A …
Read More »Houghton County Primary Results 2016
Here is a summary of the contested races in Tuesday’s Primary election. If you would like to see results of all of the contests, they are included in this PDF: HoCo Full Results 2016 Primary Election-Houghton County Master @ 30 of 30 precincts 1st Congress Tom Casperson R 1687 57% …
Read More »Stolen Car In Chassell
The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says they received a complaint of a stolen vehicle today near Chassell. The vehicle is a 2000 Mercury Sable, light blue in color. The vehicle has a Michigan license plate of BBZ-2522. The vehicle has a front “Saints Auto Sales” license plate and a sticker …
Read More »Don’t Harass The Waterfowl
Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are reminding personal watercraft (PWC) users there are laws protecting ducks, geese and other waterfowl outside of hunting seasons. “Riding personal watercraft is a great way to enjoy summertime fun in Michigan’s water wonderland, but care must be taken not to endanger waterfowl,” …
Read More »Neuvokas Makes Large Donation to Houghton Skatepark Project
Ahmeek, Michigan—The Houghton Skatepark Project has received a large donation from the Neuvokas Corporation out of Ahmeek, MI. Neuvokas has agreed to a monetary donation of $1,000 as well as a discount on rebar at an estimated value of $5,500. The rebar will play a critical role during the construction …
Read More »C. J. Sullivan Elementary School Raising Money For New Playground
Parents and teachers at L’Anse Area Schools are hoping to make sure students get the outdoor playtime that they need. The C. J. Sullivan Elementary PTO is working to raise one hundred thousand dollars to build a new playground structure. The organization recently received a fifteen thousand dollar ‘KaBOOM!’ Grant …
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