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Houghton County Planning Commission Meets Virtually

The Houghton County Planning Commission meets virtually today. Topics to be discussed include updates from the solid waste committee, trails committee, an update on the new jail, and Houghton County Emergency Measures. Michigan Tech  Professor Chelsea Schelly will speak regarding community input and policing in Houghton County and Brad Barnett …

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Gogebic County Has Multiple New COVID-19 Cases

An explosion in COVID-19 cases in Gogebic County. This from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. In the last two days, 15 confirmed cases, along with one probable case, which is being treated as a positive. Houghton County also reported two new confirmed cases, along with one recovery. Baraga County …

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2020 Census Update

How are we doing in terms of the 2020 Census? Glen Anderson, Chair of Houghton County’s Complete Count Committee. Anderson also said census workers will be going door to door before the end of August. You also have a new way to complete the census. The Portage Lake District Library …

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Mikesch Named Hancock Hockey Coach – Tuesday Sports Wrap

Former Hancock High School hockey standout Scott Mikesch has been named the team’s new head coach. The board of education approved his appointment unanimously last night. Mikesch was the league MVP for the Bulldogs in his senior year of 1981-82, then skated the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Mikesch went on to …

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Mikesch Named Sixth Skipper of Bulldogs

In a unanimous vote Monday night, Hancock alumnus Scott Mikesch was named the sixth coach of the Bulldog Hockey program.  Mikesch, one of four candidates, was the league MVP for the ‘Dogs in his senior year of ‘81-82.  He went on to play for the University of Wisconsin-Superior from 1985-87. …

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State Troopers Assist In Rescuing Swimmers

State Troopers from the Negaunee Post, were sent to rescue three swimmers, who were swept out in Lake Superior. Yesterday afternoon, approximately 1pm, troopers responded, as three swimmers, a 38 year old male, an 11 year old male and 10 year old female, got caught in an undercurrent from Little …

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