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Hancock to fix sewer lines
35+ min ago (327+ words) HANCOCK -- Hancock City Council met Wednesday and approved several financial commitments to the upcoming water and sewer project on the north side of town. More than $800,000 was pledged by the city to tear up and fix sewer lines on South…...
John Blankenship
34+ min ago (346+ words) The Mining Gazette - FRANKENMUTH -- John D. Frankenmuth, MI; formerly of Houghton Lake, MI passed away peacefully with family by his side Saturday, June 6, 2026 at his home at the age of 80. John was born on June 28, 1945 in Raven, VA to the late…...
Seeking information
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (656+ words) FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - The Houghton County Jail Committee's open meeting Industry Day, at the Franklin Township Hall Wednesday, generated information for the committee to consider in its search for ROMs (Rough Order of Magnitude) cost estimates for building a new jail....
Armstrong Williams
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (631+ words) America spends an extraordinary amount of time debating the top 1% -- the billionaires, corporate CEOs and hedge fund managers -- and the widening gap between the rich and everyone else. It is an important conversation in a nation that prizes both opportunity…...
Gary Franks
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (1078+ words) After what we have experienced recently I assure you America will never again hire anyone who would serve as president into their 80s. No blame can go to the founders of our nation who did not feel that it was necessary…...
Athlete of the Week
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (19+ words) The Mining Gazette - P.O. Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931 - Copyright © The Mining Gazette...
Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (262+ words) Yzerman’s resignation to transition to an advisory role to CEO Chris Ilitch comes several weeks after captain and No. 1 center Dylan Larkin’s trade request came to light. The Red Wings’ decade-long playoff drought is the longest active drought in the…...
Wolves believe LaMelo Ball’s pure point guard play and joyful style will ‘elevate’ their entire team
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (664+ words) MINNEAPOLIS -- LaMelo Ball came to Minnesota at a steep price. The opportunity with a cost of two proven power forwards and multiple draft picks was deemed worthwhile by the Timberwolves in their ongoing attempt to make the last and most…...
Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (969+ words) ARLINGTON, Texas -- Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. The Spanish team managed a record sixth…...
A bit of everything - The Mining Gazette
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (437+ words) HOUGHTON - After last year's record-breaking 25th Anniversary, the Rozsa Center invites the public doors toits 2026/27 season. This year the Rozsa Presenting Series offers amazing original music, dance, humor, acrobatics, talented puppies and a Tony Award winning Broadway show. Also, debuting this…...