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The task force considering potential solutions to Houghton County’s jail overcrowding problem will recommend that the county pursue construction of a new jail, which would also house the sheriff’s department and the District Court. The consensus emerged from the group’s meeting last night. Yet to be determined is where that …

The Houghton Beautification Committee is looking for a little help tonight, as they change the city’s look for the new season… Julie Waara invites anyone who wants to help to meet at 6:30 at the parking deck across from the Ambassador. The committee also looks after more than 60 gardens …

The first load of ore from the new Eagle East Mine in Marquette County has been delivered to the Lundin Mining Company’s Humboldt Mill for processing. Mine Managing Director Kristen Mariuzza says it’s the result of a lot of effort… The Eagle East project is headquartered at the same site …

Reaction to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s line item budget vetoes has been partisan and predictable. Republican State Representative Greg Markkanen of Hancock accused the governor of wanting to raise taxes rather than address problems by spending money more wisely.  Some are pointing to possible political motives for Whitmer’s cuts. Medical research …

Today is Fall Student Count Day in our public schools. Attendance today will provide 90 percent of the basis for most Copper Country school districts’ state aid allocations. Students are encouraged to attend class, if at all possible. Students who have excused absences may still be counted if they start …

Michigan’s ban on flavored nicotine-based vaping products has officially taken effect. Yesterday, Michigan Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Diane Stephens denied a request for a temporary restraining order to hold off the ban. The suit in question was filed by Marc Slis, who owns 906 Vapor in Houghton. The case …

If the November, 2020, election was held in Michigan today, President Donald Trump would not fare well. In head-to-head matchups, a new Epic/MRA poll has the president losing by 10 points to Joe Biden, by six points to Elizabeth Warren, by four points to Bernie Sanders, and by three points …

Two legal challenges to Michigan’s ban on flavored nicotine-based vaping products have been rebuffed – for now. A lawsuit brought in Houghton County Circuit Court last week by 906 Vapor owner Mark Slis has been transferred to the Michigan Court of Claims. There, Judge Cynthia Diane Stephens declined to issue …

The fog is clearing in Lansing around Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 147 line-item vetoes in the state budget. Whitmer released the full list of x’d-out items late this morning. Along with most of the extra money the Republican-led House and Senate earmarked for repair of four downstate highway bridges, the cuts …

Flu vaccinations are now available for area veterans enrolled in VA health care. Veterans may request the flu shot at their regularly scheduled VA appointments. They can also get the shot during a walk-in clinic at the Hancock VA office on October 23rd. No appointment will be necessary if you …