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Workspace Partnership Working Out

Earlier this year, local professionals welcomed the opening of a new business concept for this area that allows individuals a space to work without the expenses associated with maintaining a traditional office. Recently that endeavor partnered with the Portage Lake District Library, making the resource available to cardholders, and Library …

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Mohawk Secretary Of State Office On Winter Hours

The Secretary of State’s Office in Mohawk is now back on its winter hours.  The office returned to one-day-a-week service instead of two on November 1st as it adjusts to seasonal business volume. The office is now open from 9am to 5pm on Thursdays only…with a lunch closure from 12:30 …

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Voters Expected To Line Up At Polls

It’s expected to be one of the busiest midterm elections in the nation’s history.  Normally, there is a significant drop in voter turnout in between presidential elections, but early returns predict a much higher rate of participation today. Local voters will have plenty to decide today as well. Michigan’s senior …

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Milder Temps But Lots Of Lake Effect Snow For This Winter

Winter is no longer coming–it’s here and this week is Winter Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. In an effort to raise awareness about the potential dangers of the upcoming winter season, Governor Rick Snyder has declared November 4 – 10, 2018, as Winter Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. As we …

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Use Caution Around Stopped School Buses

As school bus related accidents have made national headlines recently, local law enforcement agencies would like to emphasize the importance of driving without distractions.  Both police departments in the cities of Hancock and Houghton say that they’ve seen an increase in drivers who unlawfully pass a stopped school bus, creating …

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New Voting Equipment Being Used Again

Voters in Houghton County are being asked for their patience when they head to the polls on Tuesday. New voting equipment will be in use at all 31 precincts in the county for only the second time. Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Lorenz says voters will be provided a Sharpie for …

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Michigan To Choose Next Governor Tuesday

With the election taking place tomorrow, voters in Michigan will finally choose who will succeed Governor Rick Snyder. After eight years of Snyder, Attorney General Bill Schuette touts the state’s economic growth as evidence for the need to keep Michigan Republican.  Schuette said, “Remember, eight years ago we had 15 percent …

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High Speed Chase Ends In Crash-Nixon arrested

A car chase ended in a crash that sent two people to the hospital Saturday.  The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 2:15 am for driving carelessly in the Village of South Range. The vehicle driven by a 31-year-old South Range man began eluding …

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