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Veterans can now more easily transition from the frontlines abroad to the frontlines of our domestic economy. Commercial Driver’s Licenses, known as CDLs, are one of the most sought after certifications by employers in the country. They are required to operate large or heavy equipment, anything from front loaders to …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announces that it is adopting new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on isolation requirements related to COVID-19. The previous time frame was 10 days and that is being shortened to only five for anyone who tests positive, regardless of vaccination status. The …

The city of Hancock received a grant recently, that will help prevent further erosion of the city’s shoreline. The 90,000 dollar grant from EGLE will look to slow the rate of erosion on the city’s waterfront, east of the Ramada Inn. City Manager Mary Babcock says full details between EGLE …

Good Times Music recently received a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in the amount of 25,000 dollars. The grant is a part of the MEDC’s Match on Main program. The program allows the money to go toward updating the customer service experience for a store front. As well …

Hunting and fishing license sales in the state show a strong and growing outdoors culture. According to the state’s Michigan Wildlife Council over 640,000 people purchased hunting licenses. And over 1 million fishing licenses were sold this year as well. Out of state license purchases increased over 10 percent from …

Michigan’s elected officials finally know what their next race will look like, for now at least. Yesterday the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission formally announced maps for federal and state elections for the 2022 cycle. The boundaries brush off concerns of potential civil rights violations. Several majority minority districts are …

No, it’s not your imagination. Hancock sidewalks through the downtown area are immaculately groomed lately. Ariens has selected the city as a testing ground for snow removal equipment. The Wisconsin manufacturer is famed for its bright orange paint scheme, and is considered one of the leaders in the industry. Houghton …

Mats are down and snowmobilers rejoice, as the Portage Lake Lift Bridge is now in place for crossing over the canal this winter. The span across the Keweenaw Waterway has been disrupted in the beginning of the snowmobile season by construction work by MDOT. Yesterday snow groomers laid out the …

2 vehicles stolen in Lake Linden lead to a police pursuit by the Houghton PD. Yesterday at around 5 am 2 cars were stolen in the Lake Linden area. While on patrol, an officer with the Houghton Police Department located one vehicle on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. When the …

Maria Velat was a captain on the Houghton High School cross country team as a sophomore, with hopes of pursuing sports in college. All of that changed dramatically with the rapid onset of transverse myelitis. In a matter of days, she went from participating in meets to being unable to …