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Since the state approved proposal two in the most recent state election, new changes are coming to absentee voting in Michigan. Proposal two in the state last year, allowed voters to opt into being added to the Permanent Mail ballot list starting in 2024 if they were already a part …

Marquette County’s Road Commissioner has tossed his hat in the ring for Michigan’s 109th house district. Earlier this week Marquette Road Commissioner Randy Girard announced at a Marquette township council meeting his intent to run for the 109th district in the 2024 Democratic Primary election. Girard cited recent legislative action …

With inflation high and tough times ahead for some, the Baraga Chamber of Commerce wants to help residents understand unemployment insurance and benefits. Next week the Baraga Chamber of Commerce will host a UIA Pop Up session. At the event, Michigan UIA staff will be onsite to help answer resident …

Now that it’s December it’s time to slow down and take in the sights, sounds, and smells at various holiday events around the copper country. While out many locals will enjoy spending time with friends and family in Chassell for an Old Fashioned Christmas. Some of the Chassell Old Fashioned …

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce Happily welcomes a new business to residents and visitors coming to Baraga County. About mid-way through November the Baraga Chamber of Commerce helped Cara’s Bears Den Bar and Grill cut the ribbon on the newest dining option in the area. Carla’s Bears Den offers delicious …

Hancock Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle who fled the scene last night. At 6 pm the Hancock police department was called out after a hit and run and broken light pole was reported to police at Quincy Street and Dakota Street. The police department describes the …

Turning the paver-lined streets and sandstone buildings into a magical Christmas town takes a lot of help. This year the community is encouraged to help the downtown village decorate for the holiday season while taking part in Christmas in Calumet activities. This weekend, says Main Street Calumet’s Executive Director Leah …

Ottawa and Hiawatha National Forest Fire Management Unit crews will burn slash piles starting this month. The forest service will burn leftover forest product that was generated from forest thinning and timber harvests in the summer and fall. Thinning projects help support healthy forest growth. The forest service typically waits …

Up in the Copper Country, residents have a big claim to fame. Regularly topping the charts across the country for regions’ annual snowfall. Some locals may even have developed a keen sense of how much snow the Copper Country will get during any given year. Visit Keweenaw knows that the …

Swedetown Trails Club will cancel the annual season opener race. Originally scheduled for last Saturday the annual season opening cross country ski race with the Swedetown Trails Club, it was cancelled for a lack snow on the trails. Unfortunately the club’s luck did not turn in the past few days, …