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Whiz Kids Have Concrete Solution For Stamp Sands

A group of young innovative thinkers are talking a hands-on approach to solving a long time problem in the Keweenaw.  The trio known as the Whiz Kids may have come up with a modern day use for stamp sands and could soon be using it as a construction material. Many …

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Two Meth Suspects Arrested In Ewen

Two suspects from Ontonagon County are in custody for allegedly selling crystal meth. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET), as well as agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted an investigation in Ewen Monday. That investigation led to the arrest …

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Chassell VFW Post Robbed

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding who’s responsible for a robbery at the VFW Post in Chassell. Authorities say someone entered the post sometime between Monday and Tuesday morning and stole a large amount of money from inside the pull tab machine. The …

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Ojibway Correctional Facility To Close

MARENISCO — This morning, Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington announced that she will close the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Marenisco in Gogebic County on December 1. In response, State Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) issued the following statement: “This is bad news for the more than 200 employees who support their families …

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Dollar General Now Open In Bruce Crossing

Residents in Bruce Crossing now have another option for their shopping. Dollar General opened a new store on M-28 and will be celebrating their Grand Opening this Saturday with free prizes and special deals. Each Dollar General store provides six to ten jobs for local residents. Here is the full …

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New Family Medicine Doctor At Aspirus Houghton Clinic

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics proudly welcomes board certified family medicine physician Stephen I. Johnson, MD. Dr. Johnson specializes in comprehensive primary and preventive care for patients of all ages – from children to grandparents. He is now accepting patients at Aspirus Houghton Clinic in Houghton. Dr. Johnson …

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Ahmeek Manufacturing Company Booming

A growing company in Keweenaw County is benefitting from a program through the University of Michigan. Ahmeek-based Neuvokas Corp is a small rebar manufacturing company that started five years ago. During that time, they’ve increased sales from under $5,000 to more than $1 million. The company has been supported in …

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