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Multiple parking surveys, in different seasons, wouldn’t have made much of a difference. This from last night’s presentation from Walker Consultants. Representative Eric Haggett. The presentation last night was not tied to the Lakeshore Advisory Referendum on Primary Election Day, as the survey was conducted towards the end of February, …

It’s official, racism is now a public health crisis. This from Governor Whitmer’s press conference earlier this morning. She also called on President Trump and Congress to start working together,and listed things Americans need. Lt. Governor Garland Gilchrist commented on how COVID-19 had affected students. To date, Michigan has 93,293 …

After last night’s 79% to 21% vote on the Lakeshore Advisory Referendum, City Manager Eric Waara was asked if the wording may have confused voters? He had this to say. The City will present the Parking Study put together by Walker Parking Consultants, tonight at 5:30 and you’re invited to …

The City of Houghton will be presenting the Parking Study put together by Walker Parking Consultants. The presentation will also have an open discussion of Walker’s findings. Information on how to join the meeting via Zoom or by phone, is here.  To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799 and enter Meeting …

Recent softball tournaments and a golf outing are being blamed for the sharp increase of COVID-19 cases in Gogebic County. This from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. If you were at the softball tournament that took place in Marinesco, MI the weekend of July 17th -19th, or the one …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive directive, giving state departments and agency heads the power to  enforce COVID-19 related laws. These include wearing a mask when inside a business or a crowded place outside and the capacity of businesses. This in response from Michigan going from the average of 15 …

Primary Election Day 2020 is over and we have the results. In the 1st Congressional District Race, Dana Ferguson has defeated Linda O’Dell, 65%-34% and will go on to face incumbent republican Jack Bergman.  In the 110th District Race, Houghton’s own Janet Metsa dominated with 72% of the vote. She’ll …

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It’s Primary Election Day throughout the state. Due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, absentee balloting is playing a big part in today’s election. Houghton City Clerk Ann Vollrath. I stopped by Precinct 1 to talk with voters and one voter had this to say. Another voter said this. This …

Unlock Michigan will be hosting several signature gathering events throughout the Copper Country, over the next few weeks. They’re hoping to collect enough signatures to initiate legislation that would repeal the Emergency Powers of Governor Act of 1945, which critics of Governor Whitmer say she has abused during the COVID-19 …