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Local Trick-or-Treat Hours Set

Despite advice to the contrary from the Centers for Disease Control, trick-or-treating is expected to happen across the Copper Country tomorrow. While not endorsing the tradition this year, local governments have set their usual trick-or-treating hours for those who choose to participate. In alphabetical order… • Baraga: 4:00 until 7:00 • …

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Gray Wolves Removed From Endangered Species List

Gray wolves are no longer under federal endangered species protection. The Trump Administration delisted them yesterday. That turns wolf management over to state officials. Wolves nearly disappeared from Michigan, but federal protection helped them make a comeback over the past 30 years. The current population in the U.P. is estimated …

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Regional COVID-19 Death Toll Climbs

Four more western Upper Peninsula residents have died from COVID-19 and its complications. All four recent deaths occurred in Gogebic County. They are included in the Western U.P. Health Department’s most recent summary, which was released last evening. Since the previous report was released Monday night, 83 more confirmed positives …

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Kelly Responds to Lawsuit

Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly has responded to a lawsuit recently filed against by an employee in the clerk’s office. Thursday afternoon, she released this statement: “While I am disappointed in my employee choosing to file her employment lawsuit a week before the busiest time of the year for our …

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18 Non-Profits to Benefit from PHF Giving Tuesday Match

18 local non-profits will take advantage of matching funds from the Portage Health Foundation in this year’s Giving Tuesday program. This year’s non-profits are the Swedetown Trails Club, Superior Search and Rescue, Simple Kindness for Youth, the Ontonagon County Cancer Association, Omega House, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, Keweenaw …

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Houghton Council Salutes Retiring Lankton

Rachel Lankton – City of Houghton image. Houghton City Council members wrapped up last night’s meeting – and this term – by saluting Rachel Lankton, who is retiring after 16 years on the board. Mayor Robert Backon read a proclamation that also mentioned Lankton’s service on the Portage Lake District …

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