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Antlerless deer license application results now available

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that antlerless deer application results are available beginning today. Application results and leftover license availability can be found at mi.gov/deer. Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in the drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Sept. 8 at …

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White Pine Power Plant To Close In 90 Days

The White Pine Unit One electric generator in Ontonagon County will shut down in the next 90 days, as ordered by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. The power plant is sixty years old. With the power plant set to close, the System Support Resource payments of just over seven million …

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Automotive Day Kicks Off CareerFEST At Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech students know when they graduate, they likely have a good paying job waiting for them. CareerFEST gives students a glimpse into what careers they can have in different industries. MTU Career Development and Corporate Event Promotions Coordinator Shelley Farrey said, “The whole objective of offering these Industry Days …

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Email Threat At Michigan Tech Being Investigated

An email threat has prompted Michigan Tech officials to send an alert to students at the school, warning them to stay vigilant. MTU’s Director of Public Safety and Police Services Brian Cadwell says the threat was also received at several other universities and four federal FDA facilities prompting the FBI …

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Murder Mystery Ball Tickets Go On Sale Today

Tickets go on sale today for the next Murder Mystery event, put on by the Calumet Players and the Keweenaw Young Professionals. The next event will be a Murder Mystery Ball and will be held October 22nd at the Continental Fire Company in Houghton. Event organizer Amanda McConnon says people …

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Ribbon Campaign Marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In the United States, one person completes suicide every 13 minutes. Copper Country Mental Health Training and Prevention Coordinator Brian Rendell says experts believe that most suicidal individuals do not want to die. When suicidal behaviors are detected early, lives can be saved. To …

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Atlantic Mine Drug Suspect Arraigned

One of the two suspects arrested by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team earlier this week was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Houghton County District Court. 52-year-old Anthony James Vancato of Atlantic Mine is charged with one count of possession of meth or ecstasy. Vancato was arrested at a residence in …

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