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Representative Greg Markkanen has voted in support of a resolution reaffirming the rights of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in Michigan. The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects an individual’s right to use firearms for self defense. It is also guaranteed by the Michigan State Constitution, …

The State’s Treasury Department is recommending residents who owe state taxes, to make their payments online directly to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The state’s treasury department has advised against using third party payment services, as personal information can be compromised, and delays in refunds could occur as extra time …

Later this morning, the State of Michigan is set to announce the largest effort in the state’s history, to promote the 2020 Census. The goal is to make sure every citizen and organization knows what they need to, thereby ensuring all available federal dollars stay here in Michigan. The kickoff, …

High School In boys high school basketball last evening… – Jeffers overpowered Hancock 76-35. – Houghton got past Lake Linden-Hubbell 68-60. – Chassell stopped Baraga 72-63. – L’Anse downed Ontonagon 58-44. Paul Jacobson led the Purple Hornets with 16, and Dysean Allen added 15. Logan Latvis had 15 for the …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has joined 41 other Attorneys General in support of the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2019. The bipartisan legislation would eliminate a corporation filing for bankruptcy in a district it believes may be more favorable to them, also known as “forum shopping.” Under current law, …

UPSET has conducted another drug bust in Houghton County. Detectives have arrested three people in conjunction with the distribution of prescription drug Suboxone. Benjamin Rippey, 30 y/o from Laurium, was arrested and charged with two counts of  Delivery of Suboxone. Eugina Rippey, 55 y/o from Laurium was charged with three …

The Village of L’Anse is moving forward with a plan to repair one of its most badly-deteriorated roads. L’Anse Avenue between US-41 and Broad Street is a major access road into the village, and has been in terrible shape for years. Village Manager Bob LaFave told the council last night …

Hancock resident Justin Kasieta  has announced his candidacy for the Houghton County Clerk/Register of Deeds position. The small business owner currently serves Houghton County through Representative Greg Markkanen’s office. In the past, he has successfully managed a seven-county state legislative campaign. Mr. Kasieta believes his unique experience as a young …

High School Copper Country players dominate the Great Lakes Hockey Conference All-Conference Teams. Calumet’s Scott Loukus was named Player of the Year. Houghton’s Corey Markham was named Coach of the Year. Local First Team members include Dean Loukus and Tanner Rowe of Calumet, Austin Salani from Hancock, and Jimmy Pietila …

The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call regarding a snowmobile accident this past Saturday afternoon. Approximately 1:53pm, Chilton, Wisconsin resident Michael Bangart was traveling North on Trail #1 approximately 2 miles South of West M64, when he hit a 20” rise and sustained injuries from his snowmobiles handlebar …