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Keweenaw Sheriff’s Department Gets New Truck

The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office has a brand new 2020 Chevrolet 2500 pickup, thanks to the Operation Stonegarden grant program, through the Department of Homeland Security. Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala. To be considered, entities must be state, local or tribal law enforcement agencies that are located along the U.S. …

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DNR AND National Guard Team Up For Work On State Park In Ontonagon County

Michigan’s DNR and the Michigan National Guard’s 1432nd Engineering Company, have teamed up to perform maintenance  and upgrades to the infrastructure of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County, through June 10th. The Army National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training, combines military skills and community resources, which produces mission ready …

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Protesters Meet For Another Equality March

Protesters met again on the Houghton-Hancock Bridge this past Saturday, for another march for equality. Here’s what brought one of the protesters out. A protester who grew up in Minneapolis also chimed in. Police Brutality also brought people out. The Houghton Police Department was on hand, to ensure everyone’s safety. …

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More Road Construction Beginning Monday

A quick note from the Houghton County Road Commission. Beginning Monday, Superior Road will be closed to traffic at the Pilgrim River Crossing. A new bridge, guard rails and approach will be completed. The project is expected to wrap up by August 28th. A link to the Houghton County Road …

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