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Ted Nugent In The UP To Support McBroom

One Upper Peninsula candidate is getting backed by the Motor City Madman. Rocker Ted Nugent, an outspoken outdoor activist, will be joining Republican state senate candidate Ed McBroom for a rally in Marquette today 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “Mr. Nugent has made a point of fighting for the people that find …

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CCISD Using Virtual Reality For New Learning Experience

The Copper Country Intermediate School District will be using Virtual Reality technology to enhance the learning experience for its students. A demonstration of the recently purchased VR system was given to the CCISD board at their regular meeting this week. Board members were invited to give it a try, and …

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Phase 1 Of CCISD Greenhouse Project Complete

Progress is being made on the Greenhouse Project for the Copper Country Intermediate School District. Community Transition Program teacher Karyn Juntunen gave the CCISD Board an update on the project at their regular meeting this week. After working on the project all summer, Phase 1 of the project has been …

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Flood Insurance May Soon Be Available

Hancock residents may soon be eligible for flood insurance though the FEMA National Flood Insurance program. City Manager Glenn Anderson said there were few areas in Houghton County where residents could have had insurance before this year’s floods, and most of residents were unaware that they could. Hancock and the …

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Hit The Road To Enjoy Fall Colors This Season

The leaves are starting to change and the Copper Country is one of the best places to see the fall colors. The County Road Association has listed the best places in the Upper Peninsula to drive and experience the season. Making the list in Houghton County was Covered Drive Road, …

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This Week Is Septic Smart Week

Did you know one in five U.S. homes have septic systems? Yours may be one of them. If your septic system is not properly maintained, you may be risking your family’s health, potentially polluting the environment, and flushing thousands of dollars down the drain. This week is Septic Smart Week …

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Progress Being Made On Fixing Trails

With snowfall in the Keweenaw Peninsula typically beginning in just a few weeks, the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources are working together to re-open trails before snowmobile season. “We’re continuing to move forward. We know that the trails are very important to people in the area for …

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