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Ishpeming Hopes to Rebuild Santa House

Ishpeming Police continue their search for the heartless Grinch who burned down the city’s iconic Santa house last weekend. The small building that was used each Christmas season was already a smoldering ruin when firefighters arrived early Saturday morning. Police Chief Steve Snowaert says efforts to rebuild the Santa house …

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Gas Prices Dip as Holiday Nears

Gasoline prices have fallen slightly in the Upper Peninsula over the past week. Triple-A Michigan’s survey puts the Marquette region average at $2.68 per gallon. That’s three cents less than a week ago, 10 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than a year ago. The auto …

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“Sensory Sensitive” Fair Event Successful

The first Sensory Sensitive event that was held Friday at the Houghton County Fair is being deemed successful. The Copper Country Autism Group purchased fair admissions. Skerbeck Entertainment provided two-hour ride passes, and then dimmed the lights and turned off the sounds to accommodate those on the autistic spectrum who …

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3rd Annual GeekU.P. Mini- “Comic-Con” Charity Event

HOUGHTON, MI — Join us for a fun-filled geektastic charity event! GeekU.P. is a mini-con charity event celebrating geek culture offering an artists’ alley, vendors, cosplay contest, celebrity Q&A’s, autograph sessions, and more! To be held September 14th at the Michigan Tech Memorial Union Ballroom in Houghton, MI. Geek.U.P, from …

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Aspirus At Home moves their office to Hancock

The following press release was issued by Aspirus: HANCOCK, Mich. – To best serve the community, Aspirus At Home is now located at 1101 Elevation Street in Hancock. The staff and phone number (906.337.5700) remains the same. The Parkinson’s Support Group, which takes place at 1 p.m. on the second Monday …

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Huge Crowds At Houghton County Fair

Organizers are calling the 68th Houghton County Fair a great success with four days of beautiful weather bringing huge crowds out each day totaling about $90,000 for admission at the gates, up roughly 5 percent from last year. The fair spent $41,000 on entertainment.  All vendor spaces were rented and …

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2019 Houghton County Fair Awards

2019 Houghton County Fair Exhibitor Awards Exhibitor of the Year: Pamela Hecht Silver Plates Needlework: Lori Carne Culinary: Cathy Isaacson Folk Arts & Fine Arts: Pamela Hecht Floriculture: Jenny Dice Horticulture: Bill Isaacson Best of Show Sewing: Jenny Dice Crochet: Cathy Isaacson Knitting: Kathleen Funkey Quilting: Billie Bloomfield Stitchery: Teresa …

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Get The Facts, Not The Flu

There are a lot of misconceptions about the flu and whether or not a person should get a flu shot. A special Lunch & Learn presentation will look at Flu Facts and Youth Health to help get people ready for the upcoming flu season. Dr. Scott Pynnonen from the Baraga …

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