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Justin Kasieta Announces Candidacy For Houghton County Clerk

Hancock resident Justin Kasieta  has announced his candidacy for the Houghton County Clerk/Register of Deeds position. The small business owner currently serves Houghton County through Representative Greg Markkanen’s office. In the past, he has successfully managed a seven-county state legislative campaign. Mr. Kasieta believes his unique experience as a young …

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Snowmobile Crash In Ontonagon County

The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call regarding a snowmobile accident this past Saturday afternoon. Approximately 1:53pm, Chilton, Wisconsin resident Michael Bangart was traveling North on Trail #1 approximately 2 miles South of West M64, when he hit a 20” rise and sustained injuries from his snowmobiles handlebar …

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Hancock School District Holds Labor Day Waiver Forum

The Hancock Public School District is holding a special meeting tomorrow, February 25th, to conduct a public hearing regarding the District’s request for a Labor Day Waiver. The waiver, if granted, would allow the district to begin the school year before Labor Day. Currently, state law dictates districts, begin the …

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Michigan Monitoring 325 For Coronavirus

With new cases of the Coronavirus spreading, Michigan health officials have confirmed that 325 people in the state are being monitored for the virus. The people being monitored are not in quarantine facilities, they are being asked to self-isolate at home, as they were considered low risk for contamination. So …

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Great Lakes Water Levels On The Rise

 Keeping Great Lakes water levels under control isn’t as easy as it seems. Rising water levels in the Great Lakes are a growing concern for shoreline communities. Millions of dollars worth of damage has affected roadways, residential homes and other infrastructure. Things have gotten so bad that Marquette County recently …

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Battle Of The Bridge Is Here

And the Battle of the Bridge Hockey Game is finally here. The puck drops at 7pm tomorrow at the Dee Stadium in Houghton. Come watch the Michigan UP Veterans Team go head to head with Saginaw’s Spirit Warriors, to raise money for the Jacobetti Veterans Home. Tickets are $5. Active …

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