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New Study Finds Long-term Impacts to Lead Exposure

New research from Wayne State University has found that exposure to lead can have serious health impacts to children of pregnant woman, and even her grandchildren many years later. The research, from Doctor Douglas Ruden, professor at WSU’s obstetrics and gynecology department, shows that a mother’s lead exposure can affect …

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Gov Appointed Opioid Task Force Makes Recommendations

A governor appointed task force charged with looking into opioid use and abuse in Michigan is making recommendations to help curb the growing problem. The Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Task Force, headed by Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, is suggesting more than a dozen changes. Among them would be …

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Treat Street Still A Success Despite Rain

A little rain won’t stop these kids from getting their Halloween treats. Despite the weather, hundreds of costumed families filled the streets of downtown Houghton for Treat Street. Houghton Police Lieutenant Nick Roberts says, “Treat Street has been going on for seven years now. It gets bigger every year. Last …

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Allouez Township Awarded nearly $21,000 from the Portage Health Foundation to Construct a Seneca Lake Fit Trail and Install a New Sand Volleyball Court at Mohawk Park

[Hancock, MI] Allouez Township was recently awarded $20,952 from the Portage Health Foundation to install a new sand volleyball court at Mohawk Park and to construct a Fit Trail around Seneca Lake. Allouez Township applied for funding under the PHFoundation’s outdoor recreation RFP. The grant funding was a result of …

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Ishpeming Schools To Hire Away L’Anse Area Schools Superintendent

The head of the L’Anse Area Schools is being tapped for a new position. Superintendent Carrie Meyer has been offered the same position in the Ishpeming Public Schools District. The board interviewed a number of candidates, all with some form of superintendent experience or as long–standing building administrator. But in the …

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KBIC Primary Election Approaching

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Council primary election will be held this Saturday. Registered voters may vote for two candidates from their district. Voters in the L’Anse District will cast their ballots at the Zeba Community Hall. Voters in the Baraga District will vote at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens …

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Dems Push Gun Control Bills

As lawmakers in the Michigan Senate weigh a bill to allow concealed carry in schools and hospitals – as opposed to open carry — Democrats in the Michigan House are pushing a measure to do the opposite. The bill to do away with open carry is part of a series …

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