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A state lawmaker has been killed in a motorcycle accident in northern Michigan. Presque Isle Republican representative Peter Pettalia died Monday. Details about the accident weren’t immediately available, however investigators from the Montmorency Sheriff’s Department and State Police were at the scene. House Speaker Kevin Cotter issued a statement that …

Voters legalized the drug for medical use in 2008, but there have been conflicts in the courts. Legislation up for a vote today in the Republican-controlled House would create a tiered regulatory system. A state license would be required to grow, process, sell, transport and test marijuana. Dispensaries would pay a …

The City of Hancock will hold an open house this evening to receive comments on its latest Master Plan Draft. The event will be held at the Copper Country Community Arts Center starting at 6pm. Residents are encouraged to share their views about the future of the City of Hancock. …

Because of culvert replacements, M-26 in Keweenaw County will have a couple of closures this week. The road will be closed Monday about two miles south of Eagle Harbor. Tuesday and Wednesday, M-26 will be closed between Camp 2 and Camp 4 roads, just north of Eagle River. From 7am to 4pm …

Hancock, Michigan—Through the generosity of the Coca Cola Foundation and the Hancock Coca Cola Bottling Company, the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) has established an endowment with the Don’t Do It Yourself (D.D.I.Y.) organization in order to create a sustainable source of income for providing assistance during medical crises. D.D.I.Y. serves …

The traffic signal on M-26 in front of Wal-Mart is being installed this week. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $230,000 to install the signal at the M-26—Razorback Drive intersection. Work will begin Tuesday and is expected to be completed on Thursday. Motorists should watch out for intermittent closures of …

Michigan Tech’s CareerFEST continues this week with multiple events. Georgia-Pacific In the Tent Day— 10 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 13). Located in the CareerFEST Tent, Georgia-Pacific representatives from manufacturing, corporate engineering and R&D will be on hand. This is a casual, no-pressure event to learn more about the career opportunities GP can …

Two Aspirus events are taking place this week. The first is tomorrow at the Continental Fire Company in Houghton. Aspiring Women presents ”Love Your Joints”, a free event starting at 5:30pm where you can get tips on how to keep your joints and bones strong, healthy and feeling great. They …

The Portage Lake District Library will host an Upper Peninsula authors panel as part of Michigan Technological University’s schedule of events for the Parade of Nations. “Passport to the Ethnic Cultures of the Upper Peninsula” will be presented by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association on Monday, September 12, …

Local seniors are invited to the annual Senior Heritage Day Picnic Tuesday. The event takes place at the Houghton County Arena from 11am to 2pm and is for seniors 60 and over. The picnic provides an opportunity to socialize and learn about local services and community offerings while participating in …