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The Houghton City Council held a meeting last night, and had some special guests in attendance. Cub Scout Troop 201 from Houghton/Hancock was on hand, to learn more about local government. The main topic was the opt-in ordinance, recently drafted by the city attorney which will allow the city to …

State Troopers from the Sault Ste Marie post responded to a snowmobile accident, which resulted in the death of the driver. Yesterday afternoon, authorities were called to Trail #452, where it was discovered the driver, 28 year old Zackary Snyder of Hart, lost control of his snowmobile, left the trail …

Michigan State Troopers patrolling some of the state’s busiest roadways are testing a new technology, which alerts motorists when emergency situations lie ahead. The new device, transmits a digital alert when a patrol vehicle’s lights and siren are activated, triggering an alert with WAZE users. Developers refer to this new …

The request for a Labor Day waiver for the Hancock School District has officially been submitted. The Board met yesterday, with a representative from the Michigan Department of Education present via video conference, and the request was given.  The waiver, if granted, would allow the Hancock School District to start …

Michigan Senator Gary Peters continued his call for more funding, to prepare for a Coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. Recently the Trump administration asked for $2.5 Billion to address the growing threat of an outbreak. Senator Peters doesn’t feel that is enough. Peters said he has urged the administration to …

Representative Greg Markkanen has voted in support of a resolution reaffirming the rights of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in Michigan. The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects an individual’s right to use firearms for self defense. It is also guaranteed by the Michigan State Constitution, …

The State’s Treasury Department is recommending residents who owe state taxes, to make their payments online directly to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The state’s treasury department has advised against using third party payment services, as personal information can be compromised, and delays in refunds could occur as extra time …

Later this morning, the State of Michigan is set to announce the largest effort in the state’s history, to promote the 2020 Census. The goal is to make sure every citizen and organization knows what they need to, thereby ensuring all available federal dollars stay here in Michigan. The kickoff, …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has joined 41 other Attorneys General in support of the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2019. The bipartisan legislation would eliminate a corporation filing for bankruptcy in a district it believes may be more favorable to them, also known as “forum shopping.” Under current law, …

UPSET has conducted another drug bust in Houghton County. Detectives have arrested three people in conjunction with the distribution of prescription drug Suboxone. Benjamin Rippey, 30 y/o from Laurium, was arrested and charged with two counts of  Delivery of Suboxone. Eugina Rippey, 55 y/o from Laurium was charged with three …