A Chassell man faces multiple drug charges, following his arrest by officers from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. Officials say 34-year-old Jon Lister was taken into custody Friday, after a two-month investigation. He was arraigned on five counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine. Bond was set at $5,000.
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The much anticipated show by country music star Joe Nichols at the Calumet Theatre has been rescheduled again. Theatre Executive Director Marlin Lee said the November 14th date just became untenable… “We kept hoping that restrictions would ease, because this is a show that is going to be a sellout, …
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Northern Michigan University’s budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year will shrink by about one percent. The board of trustees approved the spending plan on Friday. Despite the overall shrinkage, money for scholarships and fellowships will increase by nearly $300,000. The board also ratified a new two-year contract with 130 members …
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Some Coles Creek Road residents who have been without water for a month brought their case to the Houghton County Board of Commissioners last week. The homes were served by a small, off-the-books private water system using an Artesian well that had been in place for decades. A contractor working …
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People who use the Tech Trails may soon be able to enjoy a lodge that provides showers and security lockers. Officials from the Great Lakes Sports Commission last week announced a $150,000 grant to help the university promote use of the trails. Commission chair Doug Luciani says such a facility …
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High School On the high school volleyball schedule tonight…• Houghton plays at Calumet.• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City hosts Ewen-Trout Creek.• Jeffers travels to Wakefield-Marenisco.• Lake Linden-Hubbell visits Chassell. MLB The Dodgers have won the National League pennant. L-A came from behind to edge the Braves 4-3 in the seventh game of …
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High School In the heavy snow at Warner Field Saturday, Lake Linden-Hubbell spotted North Central an early 20-0 lead. The Lakes came back, as Caleb Klein ran 61 yards for a touchdown, Brandon Lavigne sprinted 76 yards for another, and Klein added a 31-yard TD run. It was too little, …
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High School In high school football last night… • Calumet cruised past Hancock 34-18. See video highlights here: • Houghton edged Negaunee 15-13 in overtime. The Gremlins’ only score in regulation came on a Camden Markham quarterback sneak. On the first play of overtime Nathan Erva broke a tackle at …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with the four candidates running for one at-large Hancock City Council seat. We hear from incumbent John Haeussler, and challengers James De Clerck, Margo Pizzi and Robert Stites. Why are they running, and what is their vision for Hancock? Listen to …
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Bill Siler will continue to serve on the Houghton County Road Commission. The Houghton County Board of Commissioners reappointed the current road commission chair to a new term at a special meeting on Friday. The decision was not unanimous. County Commissioner Glenn Anderson expressed concern about the Road Commission’s handling …
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