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  First District Republican U.S. Congressman Dan Benishek has been endorsed for reelection by the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund. Dr. Benishek received an A+ grade from the NRA-PVF for his support of the Second Amendment. “The responsible use of guns is a part of our way of life …

There’s more power on the way to the Houghton County Airpark. The Ontonagon County Rural Electrification Association Board of Directors has approved plans to build a new substation on Boston Road, 1.5 miles away from the industrial park. Ontonagon REA CEO Debbie Miles says the new substation has been in …

The M-Live news website searched all over Michigan to find the best neighborhood bar. They checked big cities, and small towns, and then chose: Hoppy’s in Kenton. The M-Live judges cited Hoppy’s friendly, informal atmosphere… the characters who patronize the bar… owners Fred and Jane Osinski… and Hoppy’s famous Sloppy …

Congressman Dan Benishek says he’s pleased with the new Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action plan released this week by the Environmental Protection Agency. Benishek says the plan will help keep the lakes clean, and free from invasive species, such as the Asian carp. Benishek co-chairs the Invasive Species Caucus and …

Finlandia University will dedicate a Peace Pole in memory of a alumnus and former Alumni Board President this afternoon. The Pole will be located near the Chapel of Saint Matthew. It will honor Lauri Isaacson… a 1957 graduate of what was then known as Suomi College. Campus Pastor Soren Schmidt …

The group that is trying to force a permanent shutdown of wolf hunting in Michigan has scheduled 11 public meetings across the state to promote its viewpoint before the November election. None of the meetings, however, have been scheduled anywhere close to the areas where most of the wolves live. …

The data breach that compromised some credit card numbers used at Jimmy John’s restaurants across the nation did affect their Marquette location, but did not reach to Houghton… STANAWAY. That’s Houghton manager Andy Stanaway. If you used a credit card at the Marquette Jimmy John’s recently, and think the number …

L’Anse will receive a federal grant for nearly $1.3 million to support the development of a new industrial park on US-41. The offices of both Senator Carl Levin and Senator Debbie Stabenow say the money will come from the Economic Development Administration, which part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. …

With the latest hot button issue across the nation being about domestic violence, a special seminar will be held this morning to educate law enforcement, legislators, healthcare professionals and many others. It is called “Understanding the Mind of the Batterer” and it will be presented by David Garvin, co-founder of …

With summer now officially over, it’s that time of the year to get rid of all that trash that’s a little bit harder to put in the city bags. The City of Houghton announced yesterday at the city council meeting that from October 3rd to the 26th, residents can take …