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Santa’s Hancock Visit Detailed

The City of Hancock has released the map of where and when Santa will visit residential neighborhoods on Friday. Riding on a fire truck, Santa will begin cruising town around 5:30 in East Hancock and downtown. He’ll move to West Hancock around 6:10, then head up to the northernmost neighborhoods …

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Free L’Anse Thanksgiving Meal Planned

The annual L’Anse Community Thanksgiving meal will take place this year at the L’Anse United Methodist Church. Because of COVID-19 concerns, meals will be provided on a take-out basis only. Up to six meals may be reserved by calling 906-201-0457. The meals are free of charge, and may be picked …

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Grants Will Fund COVID-19 Wastewater Testing

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is getting some state money to help test wastewater for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The $352,721 grant is one of 20 handed out around the state to provide equipment and push forward with pilot programs for wastewater testing. A rise in coronavirus levels …

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Regional COVID Numbers Still Climbing

The COVID-19 numbers in the western Upper Peninsula continue to soar.  Yesterday’s update from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department includes 145 more confirmed cases, along with 23 more probable cases, since their last report was released late Thursday. Houghton County recorded 53 new confirmed cases. Baraga and Gogebic Counties …

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Michigan November Vote Certified

Michigan’s 2020 election saga is finally over. At its meeting yesterday, the State Board of Canvassers voted to certify the results, formally awarding 16 presidential electoral votes to Democrat Joe Biden. The vote came after weeks of controversy, in which Republican President Donald Trump repeatedly charged that the election had …

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COVID-19 Forces NMU Hockey Cancellations – Tuesday Sports Wrap

WCHA Northern Michigan University has canceled its first six hockey games of the season. Officials say the decision came as a result of COVID-19 testing. Privacy concerns prevented them from being more specific. The cancellations include tomorrow night’s season opener against Lake Superior State University, this weekend’s contests against Michigan …

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Laurium Details Christmas Decorating Contest

Laurium has announced the details of its Deck the Village Christmas decorating contest. All homes and businesses in the village are eligible. Entry forms must be turned in to the village hall by December 9th. Forms and rules can be picked up at Salon 1281, or downloaded from the village …

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NMU Names Faculty, Student Commencement Speakers

Northern Michigan University has named the student and faculty speakers for its upcoming commencement. English Professor Kia Jane Richmond will represent the teachers. She was chosen by a student vote. Cecilia Ruiz from Ludington will speak for the students. Ruiz finished her biology degree in May, and has applied to …

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