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MI GOP Chair Staying Out Of The Trump Talk

Many Republicans in Michigan are throwing their hands in the air over the fact that Donald Trump has remained a frontrunner in most polling. They argue that, among other things, Trump’s ideology leans Democratic on many issues. Other GOP faithful cringe at the notion Trump could be their party’s standard …

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Bills Ban Animal Abusers From Adopting Pets

Legislation designed to keep people convicted of animal abuse or neglect from getting a pet cleared the state Senate Thursday. Under the two-bill package, a person with animal abuse or neglect offenses on their record would be prohibited from adopting a pet for five years. Legislative sponsor, State Senator Rick …

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Bill To Regulate Drones Passes Michigan House

Lawmakers in the Michigan House have given the thumbs up to regulating the recreational use of drones. They passed a bill Thursday outlining where you can and cannot fly one. The bill’s sponsor, State Representative Kurt Heise, says under the legislation you couldn’t use a drone to interfere with first …

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Critical Need For Blood Donations

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The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of U.P. Health System, is experiencing a critical blood need for O-positive, A-negative, O-negative and B-positive blood types. Donations are being accepted locally at their Hancock location in the Quincy Center. U.P. Regional Blood Center – Hancock 787 Market St. Suite 6, Quincy …

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Project HOPE In Houghton County Looking for Foster Parents

Houghton County, Michigan—Project HOPE has returned to Houghton County to provide programs, services, and emergency shelter for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth. The need for foster care in the Upper Peninsula is significant and growing. According to 2014 data from the National Runaway Safeline, seventy-five percent of youth who called …

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Plea Deal For Hancock Man Charged In Infant Son's Death

A Hancock man is facing prison time following a plea agreement in Houghton County Circuit Court. 27-year-old Benjamin Reilly was arrested last fall following an investigation into the death of his infant son in July. Reilly had been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and two counts of Child Abuse, along with …

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More Than Two Dozen Accidents In Houghton Since Snowstorm

At the January 27th meeting of the Houghton City Council, city manager Eric Waara gave an update on snow removal.  He says the teams have been working efficiently and hopefully will be ready for the next heavy snowfall. Police Chief John Donnelly reported 166 calls to service since the last …

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