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Adopt-a-Highway Groups Start Cleanup Soon

With the snow now melting away and revealing road shoulders, Adopt-a-Highway crews will begin cleaning Michigan’s roads. Due to rapid snowmelt and severe storms moving though the Great Lakes Region, highway ditches filled with water, covering the trash that needed to be removed.  The Adopt-a-Highway state program has been very …

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Visit Keweenaw Bestows $45,000 Total to Local Projects

Visit Keweenaw awarded $45,000 to 8 different local projects to enhance visitor experiences and community development. The Destination Development Awards recognize projects every year that utilize the unique characteristics of communities to create the best experiences possible for residents and visitors. The Ahmeek Village Fire Department received $15,000 towards the …

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Three Nigerian Men are Indicted on Sextortion Charges Related to the Death of Jordan DeMay

Three Nigerian Men have been indicted, pending extradition, on multiple sexual extortion charges in Michigan’s West District federal court. The case is related to the death of, Jordan DeMay, in March 2022. Yesterday U.S. District Attorney of Michigan’s West District, Mark Totten, announced that three Nigerian men, have been charged …

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Tigers Sweep DH From Mets – Thursday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Field conditions will cancel all or most high school baseball and softball games again today. Many teams are making plans to take the field tomorrow. Local track teams are scheduled to compete at the Lakes Invitational at Lake Linden …

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Parade of Nations $1000 Scholarship Open

Michigan Tech-bound high school seniors could win up to $1000. Parade of Nations is offering a scholarship for the winner of their essay contest. The essay prompt is “Our community becomes stronger when people from various backgrounds, experiences and perspectives come together. How have you built connections with individuals different …

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Hancock Introduces Electric Vehicle Charger

Hancock will soon have its first electric vehicle charging station. Despite facing challenges, the city aims to have the station ready to use by next Friday. The station will be just like the one that is currently in Houghton- a ChargePoint level three.

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Canal Run Registration Open

The Canal Run now has registration open for runners. The 48th annual Canal Run will be on Saturday, July 15. Experienced runners can participate in the half marathon or 10 mile run. There will also be a half marathon wheelchair division. Other races include the 10 mile walk, 5 mile …

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Community Action Agency Food Distribution Drive-Thru Tomorrow

The Community Action Agency in Houghton will distribute extra pre-packed pantry and USDA food boxes plus additional items tomorrow from 10- 11a.m. To qualify, residents must already be in their food program. To register for the food program, you can call or visit the center. Cars typically line up outside …

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Summer Days Means Sun- Protect Your Skin

Despite the current dreary weather, it’s time to start looking forward to summer days on the lake. With summer comes sun, and with sun comes sunburn. Doctor Wright from UP portage health system talked on how to best protect yourself and your family. “So with regards to using sunscreen, when …

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