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Today is Michigan’s 2020 Presidential Primary Election. I stopped by the Polling Station on Gundlach Road,  to get a feel for what’s bringing voters out to the polls today. I spoke with Tim Scarlett of Houghton, and he was happy to get out and vote. Houghton City Clerk Ann Vollrath …

Governor Whitmer has ordered Michigan flags be flown at half staff today, to honor the memory of Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Thomas, who passed away on February 29th, at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Thomas served in the Michigan National Guard and completed tours in the Desert Storm campaign as …

The State of Michigan is looking for motorcycle enthusiasts who want to share their passion. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is looking for people who wish to become certified motorcycle safety class instructors. If you’re an experienced motorcyclist, who enjoys working with people, you’re invited to apply. Complete details and …

The U.P. Regional Blood Center is hosting a blood drive today from 2p-6pm at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L’Anse. They are in need of O negative, A negative and B negative blood types. The U.P. Regional Blood Center serves 13 hospitals in the Upper Peninsula. If you can, please …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has now jumped into the Coronavirus fight. They are taking steps to prevent an outbreak, which has seen dramatic increases in confirmed cases in the US, over the last week. Health Officer Cathryn Beer said “Strong prevention efforts are our best defense against this …

Today is Michigan’s Presidential Primary Election, however, there’s more to the ballot than just people seeking the presidency. Several townships in the Copper Country have various millage proposals including in Baraga County, a Covington Township Recreation Proposition along with an Ambulance and Fire Proposition. L’Anse Township seeks a renewal for …

Current Hancock city manager and former mayor and council member Barry Givens has died. Givens served as mayor from 2004 to 2008.  Barry Givens – City of Hancock Image He was selected by the city council in 2018 to replace long-time city manager Glenn Anderson when Anderson announced his retirement. …

March is here, and that means it’s time to renew your watercraft registration. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, is urging watercraft owners to renew their registrations online, or at a self service kiosk. In addition to convenience and saving time, Michigan’s new user friendly self serve stations are getting rave …

Despite a dry February, Great Lakes water levels are still near record highs, and could continue to wreak havoc on Michigan’s Shoreline communities and infrastructure. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District, is reporting Lakes Michigan,  Superior, Huron and Erie set new monthly records for February 2020. The Great …

Starting today Spring weight restrictions all state trunklines will be in effect, until further notice. State Trunkline Roads typically begin with M or US designations. Last week, Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties imposed weight restrictions on local roads. Signs are not posted, but the restrictions will be enforced. Trucks …