The Calumet Theatre board of directors is expected to get an infusion of new blood tonight. A recent spate of resignations has prompted the Calumet Theatre Company to call a special meeting to fill the slots. There is no shortage of candidates. The ballot includes David Crowley, Justin Cygan, Mark …
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The Houghton-Portage Township Board of Education will consider appointing a new member at tonight’s meeting. The vacancy on the board was created by the departure of Bob Wheeler, who stepped down in August, after a dozen years of service. The meeting begins at 6:00. See the agenda here. School boards …
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A Mass City man was badly hurt in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening. Ontonagon County Sheriff Dale Rantala tells us Arthur Longpre was westbound on M-38 around 8:30. He tried to turn onto Greenland Road, but struck a curb, and lost control. Longpre was thrown off the motorcycle onto the …
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Gasoline prices are slightly lower in the central U.P. today than they were a week ago. AAA Michigan reports their Marquette region average is at $2.61 per gallon. That’s a penny less than a week ago, a dime less than a month ago, and 35 cents less than a year …
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Officials reported a good turnout at the Warrior Walk to Prevent Suicide in Baraga County Saturday. At L’Anse Waterfront Park, organizer Pam Dove told participants that their investment is paying off… Baraga County Communities That Care has also worked with Copper Country Mental Health to institute educational programs. The annual …
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Officials showed off the revamped Houghton County Medical Care facility on Saturday. Now known as Canal View Houghton County, the building has been given a facelift from top to bottom. Highlights include a new dining tower, with a panoramic view of the canal. Rehab facilities have been upgraded. Flooring and …
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The state is also preparing to give out free overdose treatment kits tomorrow. Nearly 52,000 doses of naloxone in the form of NARCAN nasal spray have been sent to participating pharmacies. Naloxone is safe to administer, and can save the life of someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Kits will be …
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A Houghton-based defense contractor has agreed to pay a one-million dollar fine for defrauding the federal government. GS Engineering was accused of manipulating equipment leases by depreciating the equipment, charging the depreciation to the federal government, then leasing the same equipment back from other companies controlled by GS principals. The …
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Fall turkey hunting season begins Sunday in Michigan. Any limited-quota licenses that remain may be purchased by any hunter with a current base license or mentored youth license. That includes those who did not apply for a fall turkey license. Hunters may purchase one license a day until quotas are …
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Applications are now being accepted for grants from the Copper Country Youth Hockey Fund for 2019-2020. Grants must support youth ice hockey programs throughout the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association territory, and expand opportunities for youth to develop hockey skills. Applications must fall within the guidelines established by the Keweenaw …
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