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Michigan Senate pushes for in-person Secretary of State visits

Michigan Republicans have responded to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s request for $25 million to allow for temporary hiring with a proposal of their own. Senate Bills 507-509 would extend the grace period for license renewals, state-issued IDs, and vehicle registrations until September 30th and forbid the department from charging …

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Michigan Tech raises tuition for 2021-22 school year

Life on campus will be back to normal at Michigan Tech in the fall, and that includes a tuition increase. President Richard Koubek says there is more to the story, as students have many options to help manage the price. So, the Board did vote to have a tuition increase …

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Tigers Take Two at Cleveland – Thursday Sports Wrap

Slow Pitch Softball In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play last night…• A and S Industrial/Loukus Tech downed Pat’s Foods/Buckos 26-5, then beat Paul Hyrkas Construction 23-9.• McGann’s/Northern Auto shut down Downtowner Two 31-1, then defeated Sayen’s Auto/Coca Cola 22-13. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch …

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DNR awards emergency grant to Schoolcraft Township

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is providing over 90 percent of the cost for needed repairs at Big Traverse Marina. Due to the emergency nature of the application, the agency has the ability to waive the standard agreement for a 100% match by the community. The project is estimated …

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Road closure scheduled for Baraga County Lumberjack Days

For the first time, all motorized vehicle traffic, from trucks to golf carts, will be prohibited on Superior Avenue in the Village of Baraga on the Fourth of July for the Lumberjack Days celebration. The road will close at 8:00 AM on Sunday until after the fireworks display at dusk. …

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Construction about to start for new wildlife enclosure

Upper Peninsula Wildlife Rehabilitation is the beneficiary of a $40,000 gift from Edward “Bud” Cole of Eagle River [Correction: The article originally said Houghton.] Beth Maatta, who runs the facility, is soon to be the only certified raptor rehabber in the entire Upper Peninsula, and the current facility has only …

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Verna Mize Triathlon officially a go

Houghton outdoor sports enthusiasts can now mark August 7th off with ink. The Verna Mize Triathlon has been approved by city and county officials. Organizer Mary Kaminski says honoring Mize by naming the inaugural event after her was a no-brainer, considering the swim will take place in the canal and …

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Scammers misrepresenting themselves as Houghton Police

If you are living or working in the City of Houghton, be aware that scammers are targeting residents by impersonating members of the police department. The criminals begin the call by asking for monetary donations and then threaten you with arrest if you don’t comply. The department says in a …

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Wedding Licenses in Houghton County

The Houghton County Clerk, Jennifer Kelly, hasn’t seen a lot of marriage licenses this wedding season. But that doesn’t mean that couples aren’t getting ready to say their vows. Once they come in and apply, that license is good for 30 days. Over the year, Jennifer Kelly has filed many …

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NMU Raises Tuition, Offers Grants

Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved tuition rates for the upcoming 2021-22 academic school year. The residential students will see a 4.2% increase, to $252 per semester. The 7 to 1 vote saw Trustee, Jason Morgan, as the only nay vote. The university’s board also approved grants of $750 …

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