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Latest COVID-19 Statistics

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a press release with the latest COVID-19 statistics. Gogebic County has 1 new confirmed case, along with a probable case being elevated to positive and one recovery. Houghton County also has one new confirmed case, and has also moved a probable case …

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School District Superintendents Testify Before House and Senate Education Committee

In an email sent to parents, Hancock School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin announced that Representative Greg Markkanen, had asked Dr. Patchin, George Stokero of the Copper Country ISD and Jim Bobula, Superintendent of Ontonagon Schools, to testify before Michigan’s House and Senate Education Committee hearing. Patchin outlined the steps …

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Bicyclist Killed in Portage Township Crash

A Houghton man was killed in a car-bicycle crash in Portage Township Friday afternoon. Houghton County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the intersection of US-41 and the Nara Park Road around 2:20. Their preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Jordan LaTendresse of Marqueette was northbound. 69-year-old Roger …

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