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Broadband Service Boost Approved by State House

A plan that could help expand access to high-speed broadband service in rural areas has passed the state House of Representatives. The two bills would require electric cooperatives to make their poles and easements for power lines available to carry broadband lines as well. In our region, that could open …

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Heikinpäivä Polar Bear Dive Officially Canceled

It’s official – there will be no polar bear dive at this year’s Heikinpäivä celebration. The saga ended with an official announcement yesterday afternoon by the Finnish Theme Committee.  The dive began in the earliest years of Heikinpäivä as a small event at the waterfront at the Ramada Inn in …

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Hancock Announces Recycling Bin Pickup Times

Hancock has scheduled another round of pickup opportunities for its discount recycling bins. Thanks to a grant, residents and landlords can purchase the 35-gallon bins for $10.00. The normal retail cost would be more than $60.00. Bins can be picked up at the Department of Public Works on Tomasi Drive …

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Munising Resident Rescued from Ice

A 17-year-old boy is safe after nearly falling through the ice on Munising Bay last evening. James Zielinski was about 50 feet from the Munising City Dock when the ice beneath his feet began to crack. He called 9-1-1. The Alger County Rescue 21 team used its Rapid Deployment Craft …

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Baraga Chamber Releases Resource Guide App

A new app will help those in Baraga County connect with local businesses, services and events. The Baraga County Resource Guide for Android or Apple devices has been released by the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce. It includes information about chamber member businesses.  It also includes a calendar of Baraga …

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Status Quo for Hancock Board of Ed Leadership

The Hancock School Board will keep its same leadership team this year. At last night’s meeting, board members re-elected Dale Kero as President, Randy Hannen as Vice President, Kathryn Jordan as Secretary, and Wendy Chynoweth as Treasurer. Superintendent Steve Patchin told us the board approved continuing the co-op high school …

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