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State Representative Scott Dianda testified on behalf of legislation he introduced in December to require the Michigan Department of Transportation to first offer snow removal equipment for auction to local governments before offering it to the general public. The bill was introduced with 51 bipartisan co-sponsoring signatures, including the entire …

State legislators have moved bills that would allow for the return of medical marijuana dispensaries in Michigan and the use of marijuana-laced foods. The Senate Government Operations committee on Wednesday approved legislation that would allow municipalities to permit dispensaries to sell marijuana to certified patients or caregivers, which is not …

The Calumet Post of the Michigan State Police is warning residents about a sweepstakes scam targeting elderly residents. Troopers say the scam involves the scammer sending an official-looking letter and a bank check to residents congratulating them on winning a large sum of money. The check is for a fraction of …

The Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that importing certain baitfish species is prohibited. The DNR has recently received numerous questions regarding the importation of baitfish into Michigan and points these inquiries to the Susceptible Fish Species list. The release, both intentional and unintentional, of live baitfish is one …

At yesterday’s Hancock City Council meeting, the council received the draft final sewer flow report which showed that the district from Conrad-Shafter down to Portage Lake may have higher than normal sewage flow. The final report will be presented at the next council meeting. The council approved the establishment of …

Portage Health in Hancock has won a statewide award for its work to improve the rate of patients that receive breast cancer screenings. The hospital has received the 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Prevention Learning and Action Network. The hospital was also cited for its efficient use of …

The deadline to register for the Keweenaw’s premier running and walking event is quickly approaching. The Hancock Canal Run takes place this Saturday along M-203, which will be closed for traffic during the event. The event includes a 5-mile run, 5-mile walk, 10-mile run, 10-mile walk and a half marathon …

Legislation has been approved by a Michigan Senate committee that would give terminally ill patients the right to participate in experimental drug trials before the drugs are approved by the FDA. The measure, if given final approval, would make Michigan one of the few states enacting a so-called “right to …

State legislators have moved bills that would allow for the return of medical marijuana dispensaries in Michigan and the use of marijuana-laced foods. The Senate Government Operations committee on Wednesday approved legislation that would allow municipalities to permit dispensaries to sell marijuana to certified patients or caregivers, which is not …

E-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products would be categorized as smokeless tobacco and subject to a new tax, under legislation introduced Wednesday by Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville. The measure would establish a 15 cent per 1.5 milliliters and proportionate rate on all fractions of 1.5 milliliters tax on vapor products. …