The holiday season can be joyful – and dangerous. It’s a peak time of the year for home fires. State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer warns that real Christmas trees can burn very quickly if they dry out and catch fire. He encourages homeowners to check their tree’s water supply every …
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The Christmas season typically brings an increase in telephone and internet scams. State Police Trooper Alan Park at the Negaunee Post says the latest online fraud involves someone contacting you who appears to be from a reputable source – such as Microsoft or Google. That person explains that a deposit …
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Michigan will allow legal gambling on sports. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills Friday that will make Michigan the 20th state in the nation to allow sports betting. Native American tribes who operate casinos and other private businesses that have casino licenses will be able to offer sports …
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The man accused of stabbing a woman in Calumet last Monday evening was arraigned late last week in Houghton County District Court. 41-year-old Richard Charles Baron faces charges of felonious assault and assault with a deadly weapon. He’s accused of attacking a woman who police say was in a domestic …
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High School In high school girls basketball last night… – Hancock defeated Chassell 52-25. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City v Baraga – no report. Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Tech’s Kyle Monroe has been named the GLIAC North Division Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the third time this …
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Nearly 12 weeks after Michigan’s budget crisis started, the state began a return to normalcy Friday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bills to enact the bipartisan supplemental package that restored funding to some of the cuts and transfers she made September 30th. Money has been restored for rural hospitals, sheriff’s …
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The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community unveiled its new Marquette-area casino over the weekend. The new Ojibwa Casino outside of Harvey was built next to the old casino. Along with slot machines and card tables, it includes a café, a bar and lounge, a gift shop, and an entertainment center that …
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Michigan Tech will modify its operating schedule for the holidays. University offices will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas day, and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some critical areas will remain in operation. Some offices may also be closed, or operating at reduced hours, between Christmas and New …
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High School In high school girls basketball tonight… – Hancock plays at Chassell. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City visits Baraga. Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team routed Algoma University Saturday 117-60. Kyle Monroe led the Huskies with 30 points. The Northern Michigan University men’s basketball team …
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High School In high school hockey Saturday… – Gabe Coppo’s goal in overtime gave Calumet a 3-2 victory over Cranbrook Kingswood. The Copper Kings took a 2-0 first period lead, with goals by Tanner Rowe and Scott Loukus. The Cranes tied it in the second stanza. A scoreless third period …
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