One of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget transfers will continue an ongoing problem in the western Upper Peninsula. At one time, pensions for Michigan Works program state employees were paid for through one of the counties in the various consortia, with money provided by the state. In our six-county consortium, that …
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The slow process of permitting marijuana processing and sale for personal use in Michigan took another step forward yesterday. The Marijuana Regulatory Agency released its process and rules for applying for adult-use marijuana licenses. The MRA will begin accepting applications November 1st. Applications for a state license as a grower, …
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An Ironwood airman who gave his life for our country in World War Two will be laid to rest in his hometown cemetery Saturday. PHOTO CREDIT: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Cpl. Walter Kellett was stationed in the Philippines when the Japanese invaded in 1942. He was among the troops …
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The Calumet Theatre will be featured in a Travel Channel show. The show is called “Most Terrifying Places in America.” The theatre will most likely be one of several locations featured in an hour-long segment. Theatre executive director Marlin Lee told us a production crew spent a day in Calumet …
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The Portage Health Foundation is again offering non-profits a chance to earn matching money on Giving Tuesday. Spokesman Mike Babcock says it’s a great way to turn one donated dollar into two… Many area non-profits, or specific non-profit projects, can qualify… he deadline is tomorrow, but all you need to …
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The task force considering potential solutions to Houghton County’s jail overcrowding problem will recommend that the county pursue construction of a new jail, which would also house the sheriff’s department and the District Court. The consensus emerged from the group’s meeting last night. Yet to be determined is where that …
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The Houghton Beautification Committee is looking for a little help tonight, as they change the city’s look for the new season… Julie Waara invites anyone who wants to help to meet at 6:30 at the parking deck across from the Ambassador. The committee also looks after more than 60 gardens …
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The first load of ore from the new Eagle East Mine in Marquette County has been delivered to the Lundin Mining Company’s Humboldt Mill for processing. Mine Managing Director Kristen Mariuzza says it’s the result of a lot of effort… The Eagle East project is headquartered at the same site …
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Reaction to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s line item budget vetoes has been partisan and predictable. Republican State Representative Greg Markkanen of Hancock accused the governor of wanting to raise taxes rather than address problems by spending money more wisely. Some are pointing to possible political motives for Whitmer’s cuts. Medical research …
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Two legal challenges to Michigan’s ban on flavored nicotine-based vaping products have been rebuffed – for now. A lawsuit brought in Houghton County Circuit Court last week by 906 Vapor owner Mark Slis has been transferred to the Michigan Court of Claims. There, Judge Cynthia Diane Stephens declined to issue …
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