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Liquor License Restored At Library Restaurant & Brew Pub

The Library in Houghton is once again a full-service restaurant and brew pub. For more than two weeks, you wouldn’t have been able to be served alcohol at the Library because the state temporarily suspended the establishment’s liquor license. The restaurant’s owner is Jim Cortrright, who is also co-owner of …

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Gogebic Community College Responds To Best In State Ranking

The best community college in the state is right here in the U.P. That’s according to the national website, Wallethub.com. The website recently ranked all of the community colleges in the nation.  Twenty-seven made the list from Michigan. And Gogebic Community College was 123rd in the country, putting it first among …

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Third Grade Reading Standards Bill Passes House Committee

A Michigan House committee has approved a bill creating literacy benchmarks for students to reach by the end of third grade. If they don’t hit their mark they’re held back a grade. The legislation would require students who fall short to take intensive reading courses to bring them up to …

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Tuberculosis Case Investigation at Michigan Tech University

A former Michigan Tech University student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The ill student is now living in another state and is being treated. Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is working with Michigan Tech to identify members of the MTU community who spent extensive time with the patient and …

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Steel Day At Michigan Tech’s Career FEST

Career FEST is going Heavy Duty. Steel industry reps were on hand Wednesday as Industry Days continue at Michigan Tech. Seven companies were represented from steel producers to supply manufactures, all looking to talk with the best and the brightest Tech has to offer. Machine Research Controls Engineer Shawn Fanello …

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Welcome Sign Change, Recap of Hancock City Council Meeting

The Hancock City Council has approved a change to the face of the city. The front wall welcome sign will be adjusted to mark the start of the Copper Country National Byway. The council unanimously voted to approve the signage adding that it is a tasteful distinction for the city …

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Flu Shot Clinic This Saturday In Hancock

Flu season is here–though if you are one of the ones suffering already, you don’t need to be reminded of that. The Western U.P. Health Department, U.P. Health System—Portage and Aspirus Keweenaw will provide flu shots at a fast, convenient vaccination clinic this Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am at the …

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Illegal Dump Site Found In Portage Township

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an illegal dumping complaint. The site is located near the intersection of Paradise Road and Gundlach Road in Portage Township. Large slabs of concrete and debris had been dumped near the roadway. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the …

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