Gasoline prices are slightly lower in the central U.P. today than they were a week ago. AAA Michigan reports their Marquette region average is at $2.61 per gallon. That’s a penny less than a week ago, a dime less than a month ago, and 35 cents less than a year …
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Officials reported a good turnout at the Warrior Walk to Prevent Suicide in Baraga County Saturday. At L’Anse Waterfront Park, organizer Pam Dove told participants that their investment is paying off… Baraga County Communities That Care has also worked with Copper Country Mental Health to institute educational programs. The annual …
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Officials showed off the revamped Houghton County Medical Care facility on Saturday. Now known as Canal View Houghton County, the building has been given a facelift from top to bottom. Highlights include a new dining tower, with a panoramic view of the canal. Rehab facilities have been upgraded. Flooring and …
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The state is also preparing to give out free overdose treatment kits tomorrow. Nearly 52,000 doses of naloxone in the form of NARCAN nasal spray have been sent to participating pharmacies. Naloxone is safe to administer, and can save the life of someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Kits will be …
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A Houghton-based defense contractor has agreed to pay a one-million dollar fine for defrauding the federal government. GS Engineering was accused of manipulating equipment leases by depreciating the equipment, charging the depreciation to the federal government, then leasing the same equipment back from other companies controlled by GS principals. The …
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Fall turkey hunting season begins Sunday in Michigan. Any limited-quota licenses that remain may be purchased by any hunter with a current base license or mentored youth license. That includes those who did not apply for a fall turkey license. Hunters may purchase one license a day until quotas are …
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The State of Michigan has rolled out a new form for reporting elder abuse. The Elder Abuse Task Force headed by Attorney General Dana Nessel and Supreme Court Justice Megan Cavanagh introduced the form this week, calling it Michigan’s first standardized system to help law enforcement prosecute elder abuse crimes. …
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The State of Michigan will join other states in a potential deal with Purdue Pharma over the damage caused by its drug OxyContin. Attorney General Dana Nessel confirmed the decision yesterday, saying the move would be better for the state than trying to pursue an individual settlement. The arrangement would …
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Applications are now being accepted for grants from the Copper Country Youth Hockey Fund for 2019-2020. Grants must support youth ice hockey programs throughout the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association territory, and expand opportunities for youth to develop hockey skills. Applications must fall within the guidelines established by the Keweenaw …
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A book that features the Calumet Theatre has won a 2019 State History Award. Once Upon a Time at the Opera House: Drama at Three Historic Michigan Theaters, 1882-1928 was written by James Berton Harris, and published by Michigan State University Press. It’s a lavishly illustrated look at three community …
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