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Gas Prices Climb Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

The average price of gasoline in Michigan as we head into the holiday weekend is on the way up, now at about $2.75 a gallon. The price actually began to rise earlier this week but that’s not a surprise to Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com. He says refinery issues for Exxon …

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Wisconsin PSC Approves Integrys Acquisition

The acquisition of Integrys Energy by Wisconsin Energy is one step closer to being finalized. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has given formal written approval of the acquisition. The companies announced the proposed acquisition in June of 2014. All required federal approvals have been received, and shareholders for both …

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UPDATED–Two Vehicle Crash In Calumet

More information is now known concerning a two-vehicle crash in Calumet on Thursday. Michigan State Police from the Calumet Post say they received several 911 calls from motorists around 2:25 in the afternoon that a reckless driver in excess of 80 mph was running cars off the road on M-26 …

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Hard Cider Brewery Coming To Hancock

Hancock could be getting its very own hard cider brewery. The council approved the license for Gitche Gumee Cider Works, which will operate on North Lincoln Drive. The company is still in the formative stage but the owners intend to use local sour apples for their product. Other national brands …

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Little League Field To Be Named After Bill Givens

In honor of former Hancock resident and huge Little League Baseball supporter, Bill Givens, the council voted to name the Little League Field after him. The field is one of three in the complex and the council would like to see the other two fields named after different people.

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Hancock City Council Rejects Chickens

Chickens will not be coming to the city of Hancock. After reviewing a request from a small number of residents to add them to the list of animals allowed, the city council rejected the idea. The current animal ordinance is being revised since it only states that a few animals …

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Scott Street In Hancock Will Not Be Permanently Closed

The Hancock City Council has voted not to permanently close Scott Street. The street is barricaded off during the winter at the Elm Street intersection. The city had received a request to close the steep road even during the summer. Several residents spoke during a public hearing on the matter. …

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Baraga Students Help Out At CCHS

Students from Baraga High School and Middle School spent part of the day volunteering at the Copper Country Humane Society. The students are members of the student council and part of S.A.D.D.—Students Against Destructive Decisions. Student Council President Courtney Mayo was impressed with how many students were helping out. Baraga …

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