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Green Lights On Plow Trucks Getting Noticed By Drivers

January 10, 2018 — Where are the plow trucks? With more widespread use of flashing green lights on state and local winter maintenance vehicles, Michigan drivers can spot them more easily, even during whiteout conditions. In this second winter since the Michigan Legislature passed a bill allowing public maintenance vehicles …

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Aspiring Women Event Examines Broken Hearts

HOUGHTON, Mich. – Have you ever felt truly heartbroken? A broken heart can be very real. That’s why it’s so important to surround yourself with positivity in a time of sadness. Aspirus Keweenaw invites all ladies to learn about this actual medical condition, and have some fun, at the Aspiring …

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DNR Creel Clerks Collecting Fishing Information This Winter

As the winter fishing season gets under way, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that fisheries staff again will be stationed at several locations throughout the state in order to interview them about their fishing trips. The DNR appreciates anglers’ cooperation in sharing feedback about their experiences, because …

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Winter Storm Keeping Road Crews Busy

While residents of the Keweenaw are getting ready for more snow, the Houghton County Road Commission is advising motorists to limit your travels over the next 24 hours and to try to stay off the roads as much as possible.   Houghton County Engineer Kevin Harju wants to remind drivers …

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Second Sister March Planned

Another Sister March is in the works. A Women’s March was held on January 21st of last year in Washington DC, with several Sister Marches held in other cities, including locally across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. An anniversary Sister March on the Bridge will be held on Sunday, January …

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DNR Grant Will Help With Dee Stadium Renovations

The City of Houghton is one of 22 communities that will share in $1.4 million worth of passport grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. These funds help communities complete critical outdoor recreation facility renovations and improvements. $75,000 will go toward renovations of the restroom and shower facilities at …

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Coast Guard Warns Ice Unstable Due To Warmer Temperatures

SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan — The Coast Guard is warning, Wednesday, of unstable ice conditions due to the warming temperatures in Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and much of the Great Lakes. The public is encouraged to use extreme caution if partipating in recreational ice activities. If you’re planning to go …

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