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A Michigan House committee has approved a revamped bill to change the way teachers and administrators are evaluated in the state. Thursday’s vote comes after multiple rounds of testimony and a summer filled with back-and-forth negotiations. State Representative Adam Zemke says the changes made to the bill are all about …

Legislation headed to the state House would crack down on companies that deceive Michigan citizens into buying public documents at inflated costs. State Senator Curtis Hertel, who is a former register of deeds, is the main sponsor of the legislation. He says these companies often deceive customers by sending out …

A proposal in Lansing to ease certain parole policies for Michigan prison inmates has received a major boost from a new statewide poll. The survey, commissioned by the Citizens Alliance on Prisons and Public Spending, shows 64 percent of Michiganders supporting presumptive parole legislation, which passed the Michigan House Thursday. …

Nonviolent inmates would be up for release from prison once they’ve served their minimum sentence under legislation passed by the Michigan House. State Representative Ed McBroom pushed for passage of the bill saying people are overstaying their welcome in the state’s prisons because the parole board is keeping some people …

The Carnegie Museum in downtown Houghton is hosting their 5th Annual “A Night At The Museum” this Saturday. The event is part of their yearly membership drive and will have an Oktoberfest theme. Carnegie Museum Director Elise Nelson said, “It’s really just sort of a big party, a kickoff for …

The Endowment Foundation of the Diocese of Marquette has been recognizing outstanding Catholics with the “Legacy of Faith Catholic Service Award” for ten years. This year, Rudy Schmitt of Sacred Heart Parish in Calumet and James Newnum of Holy Redeemer Parish in Menominee are the recipients of the Legacy of …

HOUGHTON — As the result of a recalculation of liability on a state retirement program, Michigan Technological University and six other state universities, received several million dollars in refunds on Tuesday. Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz says the recalculation showed that the universities were billed more than needed to cover …

[Houghton, MI] The Ignite Leadership Conference held this past week was a huge success with approximately 150 people from the surrounding community attending. The event, sponsored and organized by the Portage Health Foundation and the Baraga, Ontonagon, and Keweenaw Chambers of Commerce focused on community leadership development, mentorship of young …

The Houghton community has been asking for a local skatepark for years. Finally it’s gained enough interest to hold an informal meeting and start making a plan. Local skaters, families, business owners, and city officials recently gatherered to discuss ideas. One Upper Peninsula planning commission member said this community is …

Cliffs Natural Resources says that they have reached an agreement with The United Steelworkers union to extend the current collective bargaining agreement another 30 days. The current contract between the two parties was set to expire Oct. 1. The contract covers over 1,000 members of USW Local 4950 & 4974. …