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LaBine Continues as Hancock Mayor

Paul LaBine will continue to serve as mayor of Hancock. LaBine was elected on a 6-1 vote at that city council’s organizational meeting last night. Former mayor John Haeussler will serve as mayor pro-tem, replacing former mayor pro-tem Will Lytle on a 4-3 vote. The Hancock council conducted no other …

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Students Honor Vets Remotely

COVID-19 prevented some of our local schools from holding in-person Veterans Day programs yesterday, but that didn’t stop some from paying tribute. Several schools saluted veterans via video programs. At Houghton High School, the band played patriotic music, and the colors were presented by a JROTC color guard. JROTC members …

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Food Bank Visits Baraga Today

The Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry returns to the Copper Country today. Distribution begins at 4:00 at the Baraga School. The pantry will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items to approximately 300 families in a drive-through format. Attendees will not have to show …

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GLIAC Sets Revised Sports Seasons – Thursday Sports Wrap

High School The high school volleyball tournament regional championship games will be played tonight…• In Division Three, Calumet will face Charlevoix at 6:00 in Manistique. • In Division Four, Chassell will play Carney-Nadeau at 7:00 Eastern Time at Forest Park. Our coverage will begin at 6:40 on KBear 102.3. MTU …

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Baraga County COVID Rate Soars

The COVID-19 diagnosis rate in Baraga County continues to skyrocket. 13 more confirmed cases reported yesterday pushed Baraga County’s per-capita rate to third-highest in the state. Houghton County reported seven new cases yesterday. Keweenaw County added one, and Ontonagon County, which saw a huge spike last week, reported just five. …

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Shaft, Jr. Shaft Exhibitions Open

The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped one of the Copper Country’s signature art events. The Shaft and Junior Shaft community exhibition features works in all media inspired by the Keweenaw’s mining heritage. This year’s show includes 31 pieces by 21 artists, including five art students from Calumet High School. The …

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Canal View Earns Top Rankings

Canal View-Houghton County has again been honored as one of the best nursing homes in the United States. U.S. News and World Report awarded Canal View its highest possible rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Only 21 percent of the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes achieved the highest ranking. …

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