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State Police Warn of Increased Scams

As received from the Michigan State Police: Local Law enforcement officials would like to warn the public of on-going frauds and scams that citizens of the eastern Upper Peninsula have experienced recently. A citizen from Chippewa County, reported he received a phone call that his grandson had been involved in …

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Illinois Woman Injured in Keweenaw County Snowmobile Crash

An Illinois woman was hurt in a snowmobile crash in Keweenaw County Wednesday. Officials from the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s department tell us the 22-year-old was northbound on Trail Three near Silver Mine Road when she missed a turn, left the trail, and hit several trees. She was taken to Aspirus …

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COVID-19 Exposure Sites in Marquette County Identified

The Marquette County Health Department has issued an alert about a couple of possible COVID–19 exposure sites. If you visited Canale Tonella Funeral Home December 30th between 3:00 and 7:00, or St. Peter’s Cathedral on December 31st between 1:00 and 3:00, officials suggest you monitor yourself for potential COVID-19 symptoms. …

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Winter Carnival Adds Alumni Statue Contest

With many Winter Carnival activities at Michigan Tech either canceled or scaled back because of COVID-19 concerns, a new event has been added. Alumni are invited to take part in their own statue contest. The competition is open until the end of January. Winners will be announced on February 4th …

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Houghton County COVID Numbers Rising

The upswing in positive COVID-19 tests continues in the Western Upper Peninsula.  The latest report from the Western U.P. Health Department includes 101 newly confirmed positive cases since the previous update was posted late Monday. 49 more probable cases were also noted. 77 of the confirmed cases are in Houghton …

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Aspirus, BCMH Announce Vaccine Plans

Local health care providers are gearing up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to the public. Beginning Monday, people age 65 and older, and designated essential workers, are eligible to be inoculated. That doesn’t mean you’ll get a shot right away – supplies remain limited. Essential workers younger than age 65, such …

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Michigan Lawmakers Target Trump

U.S. Senator Gary Peters has added his voice to those demanding the immediate removal of President Donald Trump. The Michigan Democrat yesterday called on Vice President Mike Pence and the cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, saying Trump violated his oath of office when he incited …

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Man Arrested for Capitol Bomb Threat

A Charlotte man has been arrested for allegedly calling in a bomb threat yesterday at the Michigan Capitol. The building was cleared for about two hours, until state police investigators determined there was no actual threat. There were few people inside to begin with. The building was closed because the …

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MTU Hockey Called Off, Hoops to Debut – Friday Sports Wrap

College Hockey There will be no Michigan Tech hockey this weekend. The scheduled series at Minnesota State has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Huskies program. No make-up date has been announced. The Northern Michigan University hockey team will entertain Lake Superior State University tonight and tomorrow …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Program Expanding Locally

Michigan’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is expanding. Beginning Monday, those age 65 and older will be able to get their shots. So will some younger essential workers, including school staff, first responders, and jail and prison staffers. In a news conference yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that vaccine supplies are still …

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