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Because of increasing COVID-19 cases, all Houghton County schools will move exclusively to online instruction for two weeks, beginning Monday. While it’s trueCOVID-19 cases have been confirmed or suspected among students and staff in a number of districts, including Hancock, Houghton, Lake Linden-Hubbell, Adams Township, and Chassell, that is not …

If you’re a fan of President Trump with no plans for Sunday afternoon, then you’re welcome to meet up with other Trump fans, at the Rozsa Center parking lot, and take part in a mobile parade showing support for our president. Organizer Naomi Luekema. “It’s very much a patriotic, American …

Are Hancock school teachers working without a contract? Yes. You may have seen them picketing before school. We reached out to Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin, and he had this to say. “We’re negotiating a new contract, they’re still running through their old contract and the old contract ran out technically …

Ice is scheduled to be made at Dee Stadium the first week in October. At last night’s city council meeting, City Manager Eric Waara said users will need to follow COVID-19 guidelines. “We’re gonna have a basic safety plan that every renter has to follow, or Dee Stadium, according to …

Houghton city employees will be receiving $2,000 hazard pay bonuses. Agreements with the city’s three employee unions, and an additional commitment to non-union employees, were approved at Wednesday night’s council meeting. City Manager Eric Waara explained that city employees had agreed to forego a formal pay increase this year, because …

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed Houghton’s Halloween celebration. At last night’s council meeting, Waara officially canceled Treat Street… “Bringing 2,000 to 3,000 people downtown in close proximity – it just doesn’t seem like a good idea to do that.” Waara hopes that the popular event will return next year. As …

The Houghton City Council has approved a zoning variance for a new recreational marijuana business. The Fire Station, which already sells medical and recreational marijuana in Marquette County, plans to build a new facility just north of Keweenaw Gem and Gift on Razorback Drive. Approval of the variance was recommended …

The Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry will return to Ontonagon today, but at a different location than originally planned. The Pantry will set up at noon at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. Food packages including meat, fruit and vegetables will be handed out in a drive-through venue, on …

The delivery of absentee ballots to Houghton County for the November election has been delayed. County Clerk Jennifer Kelly says ballots should arrive by the middle of next week. At that time, city and township clerks will begin distributing them to those who have made requests. Kelly also notes that …

While some traditional Halloween activities have fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Calumet Theatre is presenting a new event. “Spooky Halloween at the Theatre” will take place October 30th between 6:00 and 9:00. The family event will provide food, treats, games, and a costume contest for kids. The animated …