More ballots return as clerks ready for weekend hours

By TOM LAVENTURE

tlaventure@yourdailyglobe.com

As Election Day nears on Tuesday the city and county clerks of Gogebic County will be open Saturday, and some on Sunday, to allow for absentee voters to pick up and drop off ballots in person the final weekend before in-person voting is held at the polls.

“Clerks are required by law to do a total of 8 hours on either Saturday or Sunday or a combination over both days — the weekend before the Tuesday Nov. 3 election,” said Vicky Finco, clerk for Erwin Township.

Should a voter desire, his or her absentee ballot may be completed, put in an envelope,...