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Franklin Township Holding Flag Design Contest

Franklin Township wants to be the first township in Houghton County to have its own flag and they are giving everyone in the Copper Country an opportunity to help design it. Township Supervisor Mary Sears presented the details of the competition to the Houghton County Board of Commissioners at their …

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All On Deck For Skatepark Fundraiser

Live music, beer and boards are on the agenda for Thursday evening at the Keweenaw Brewing Company, as the skate park committee is getting close to its goal of raising $200,000 for the second phase of the build. These ambitious efforts are expected to put construction ahead of its original …

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The Case Of The Missing Commissioner

Where is Houghton County Commissioner Scott Ala? The District 4 representative has reportedly missed six of the last seven county board meetings. Board Chairman Al Koskela is calling for financial penalties for commissioners who miss meetings and the matter was turned over to the personnel committee at the board’s regular …

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