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Houghton Seeks DDA Board Member

The City of Houghton is looking for a new member for its Downtown Development and Tax Increment Finance Authority.  The board meets two to three times per year. Members should have an interest in property located in the downtown district and/or be a resident of downtown Houghton. If you’re interested, …

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Gas Prices Level Off

After several weeks of increases, gasoline prices in Michigan seem to have leveled off. AAA Michigan’s ongoing survey pegs the statewide average price of a gallon of unleaded regular at $3.29 this morning. That’s two cents lower than a week ago, seven cents higher than a month ago, and 12 …

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Portage Health Foundation Awards New Medical Scholarships

The Portage Health Foundation is supporting a new scholarship aimed at helping medical students who wish to practice in the Upper Peninsula. The grants are being provided to students at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, UP Campus, which is headquartered at UP Health System-Marquette. The first four …

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West Iron Teacher Resigns After Misconduct Allegation

A West Iron County School District teacher has resigned after allegations of unprofessional conduct. In a statement released yesterday, Superintendent Kevin Schmutzler said the teacher had been placed on paid administrative leave when an investigation into the allegation was begun, and stepped down January 4th, before the investigation was completed. …

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Baraga Chamber of Commerce Seeking Board of Directors Nominations

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce is seeking board members to fill empty positions on their board of directors. Each term will hold the position on the board for three years. Applicants for the Baraga Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have to be members of the chamber, either through their …

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Local Youth Invited to Learn Back-Country Snowmobile Safety

Traveling in the back country, whether on foot, in a canoe, or on a snowmobile, includes beautiful views and sights not many will see. But the remoteness does comes with certain risks, and riders who take to the back country should know what to do in an emergency. And more …

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Fire Damages Calumet Township Home

Fire damaged a home in Calumet Township yesterday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 54927 M-26, between Laurium and Lake Linden, just after 2:00. An apparent chimney fire had spread to the roof. Heavy smoke hindered the effort to extinguish the blaze. Officials say the smoke may have been produced by …

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Residents Rip Houghton Council over Ethicist, Mayoral Votes

The much-anticipated conversation between the Houghton City Council and its attorney regarding when and if councilor Jan Cole should recuse herself from voting fizzled last night, because of a balky Zoom connection. Attorney Patrick Greeley was scheduled to share his opinion about the issue, but the discussion was tabled after …

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Jaws of Life Used to Extract Driver from Vehicle, In Critical Condition after Two Car Crash

One female driver is in critical condition after a two car crash in Portage Township yesterday. At approximately 7 pm Calumet Post Troopers responded to a two car crash at the intersection of Paradise Road and Broemer Road in Portage Township. Hurontown Fire and Rescue was called to the scene …

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Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Elects New Board and Executive Members, Shares Annual Report

Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce members met this morning to review the past year and begin their election of new board members and executive roles. Retaining Mary Myers for the role of Past President. The Chamber also added Eric Coon, Barbara Comier, and Lexie Jacques onto their board. The Keweenaw Chamber …

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