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Voters throughout the state of Michigan will determine the fate of three ballot proposals. Known simply as Proposals 1, 2, and 3, a great deal of money has been spent by both sides to convince you of which way to vote. Proposal 1 deals with the legalization of the possession, …

What will Calumet Village look like after this election and will it even exist? Two recall elections are taking place for Village President Dave Geisler and for trustee Virginia Dwyer, and a proposal to dissolve the village entirely are on the ballot November 6th. Since dissolution also requires a majority …

NEGAUNEE, MICH.  Halloween is filled with excitement and spooky tricks, but with Halloween being the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians, the Michigan State Police is reminding parents to make safety a priority. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and …

Another tourist season has come to a close for the Quincy Mine and this year’s presentation is being called a success after implementing the theatrics of Michigan Tech’s Theater Company. Tom Wright of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association said, “It’s getting bigger and better every single year—more effects, more ghouls, …

If you’re looking to attend college online, you won’t find a better program in the Upper Peninsula than the one offered at Northern Michigan University. That’s the findings of SR Education Group, who recently released their 2019 Best Online Colleges. The rankings were based on salary potential and tuition rates. …

The 41 North Film Festival opens Thursday for its four-day run at Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center. The festival features more than 20 films, along with filmmakers, special events and music. Now in its 14th year, the 41 North Film Festival brings award-winning independent films, and some of the fascinating individuals …

If you still need help recovering from the June flood, assistance is available. The Flood Recovery Project – Copper Country, created in October, will assist Copper Country residents facing long term effects from June 2018 flooding, also locally known as the Father’s Day Flood. Marci Vivian and Dennis Leopold will …

Highland Copper Company has the go-ahead from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for its Copperwood Project. The DEQ issued the required Wetlands Permit to the company for the mine project in Ontonagon County. Following the release of the updated feasibility study on the project in June, Highland moved forward …

ONTONAGON, Mich. – A free diabetes self-management workshop is being offered at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Fitness Center in downtown Ontonagon starting in November to help adults with Type 2 diabetes improve their health and better manage their symptoms. The workshop provides the skills and tools needed to face the daily …

A former Houghton High School graduate is taking part in the Boston Marathon. Now a sophomore at Boston College, Nick Wilson was featured in the school’s newsletter as he prepares to run in the event to raise money for charity.  He is raising money for the American Red Cross and …