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Governor Rick Snyder, taking issue with comments made on the presidential campaign trail. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains.
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Missing St. Clair Man Found On Manitou Island
The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Timothy Anderson of St.Clair was found around 11:00 am Thursday. Anderson was reported missing from High Rock Bay in Keweenaw County by a U.S. Coast Guard search vessel. He was found on Manitou Island about three miles east of High Rock Bay, where …
Read More »Live Sharks & Supernova Ride Offer Thrills At Houghton County Fair
The Houghton County Fair is never the same fair twice, and with the exciting new additions, this year is no different. With over 20 rides, the Midway holds entertainment for both the casual rider and the daredevils. Houghton County Fair Association Secretary Bonnie DeCaire-Jones said, “We have something for everybody! …
Read More »Search On For Missing Sailboat In Keweenaw County
The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Department says a search is on for a missing 58-year-old man who was reportedly attempting to sail to Copper Harbor. He left High Rock Bay around 5:00pm Wednesday. Sheriff Deputies, along with the Coast Guard, are conducting the search on Lake Superior and the coast. If …
Read More »Police Investigate Poisoning Death Of Houghton Woman
The Houghton Police Department says they are continuing their investigation of a woman poisoned to death in December 2015. 31-year-old Janel Rene Sturzl of Houghton reportedly became ill in October 2015 and sought treatment for her unknown illness at the time. In late November, she was transferred to the Mayo …
Read More »National Park Service Turns 100
Happy Birthday to the National Park Service! The park service was established in 1916 and to help celebrate the park’s centennial, the Keweenaw National Historical Park is hosting events at both the Quincy and Calumet locations. From 10:00am to 1:00pm at Quincy, they will be hosting activity stations, geocaching, copper …
Read More »Houghton County Fair Opens Today At 3pm
It’s fair time! The Houghton County Fair is the area largest annual event and always features great new rides and exciting shows. One change to this year is that the queen pageant has been replaced by the Youth Talent Show, taking place this evening at 6:30pm. Bonnie DeCaire-Jones from the …
Read More »Finlandia Lions Look To Improve In Second Season
The Finlandia Lions worked out at McAfee Field where they hope to improve on a 3-7 record from their inaugural season last year. Head Coach Tim Driscoll said he believes his team is ready to take the next step. Defensive Tackle Gabriel Swanson said having players who have been through …
Read More »Huskies Prepare For Season Start
The college football season is right around the corner and the Michigan Tech Huskies are preparing for what they hope for will be another successful season. At the Huskies media day, players posed for photos and took time to talk to reporters. The Huskies went 7-3 last year but saw …
Read More »Houghton Water-Sewer Project Explained
The City of Houghton is moving forward with plans to improve the water distribution system in the downtown area. Those plans involve installing several sections of water main on Lakeshore Drive between Ripley Street and Bridge Street Right-of-Way. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara outlined the project during a public hearing …
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