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There will be no repeat of last year’s contentious state budget battle. Wednesday, Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican legislative leaders announced that they had agreed on a financial plan for the next fiscal year. The $62 billion dollar outline was quickly approved by both the House and the Senate. …

The Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry will return to Ontonagon today, but at a different location than originally planned. The Pantry will set up at noon at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall. Food packages including meat, fruit and vegetables will be handed out in a drive-through venue, on …

The delivery of absentee ballots to Houghton County for the November election has been delayed. County Clerk Jennifer Kelly says ballots should arrive by the middle of next week. At that time, city and township clerks will begin distributing them to those who have made requests. Kelly also notes that …

While some traditional Halloween activities have fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Calumet Theatre is presenting a new event. “Spooky Halloween at the Theatre” will take place October 30th between 6:00 and 9:00. The family event will provide food, treats, games, and a costume contest for kids. The animated …

An Ontonagon County Christmas tradition has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Foundation Christmas concert has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Friday, December 4th, at the Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts. The concert, which features local performers, is a fundraiser for the AOH …

Two popular Copper Country establishments have been identified as potential COVID-19 exposure sites. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department says people who were at Nutini’s Supper Club in Hancock from September 9th through September 16th… and the Downtowner Lounge in Houghton September 17th through September 19th… may have been exposed …

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly has announced the winners of its annual raffle. The 2011 Mustang now belongs to Peter Lappi of Chassell. Mary Kerttu of Dodgeville won the Door County weekend. Devone Fleming of Hancock claimed the Visa gift card. Mary Lou Tilson of Marquette won the firewood or …

Copper Country residents have been requesting absentee ballots in astounding record numbers. Figures released yesterday by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office compared requests received through Monday with requests received at the equivalent time in the 2016 presidential election. • In Houghton County, 6,558 requests have been processed this year, …

U.S. Representative Jack Bergman has been named as a National Ambassador to the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Task Force. Bergman is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General, and has prioritized veterans’ issues during his time in Congress. September is National …

United States Senator Gary Peters has called on President Donald Trump to delay naming a nominee for the Supreme Court. While eulogizing the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Senate floor yesterday, Peters said the government has more urgent matters., and should focus exclusively on COVID-19 relief. President Trump …