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High School The Houghton hockey team scored three times in the third period, and advanced to the state Division Three semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Alpena last night. Justin Norkol scored the first and last goals for the Gremlins, with tallies by Jett Heinonen and Seth Francois sandwiched in …

UP Health System – Portage is opening an Express Care clinic in Calumet. The clinic will be located at the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center on US-41. It will be open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The clinic will treat patients with minor illnesses …

Reaction to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 has been quick, and predictable. The plan focuses on roads, education, and water quality. Whitmer and State Budget Director Chris Kolb outlined the proposal to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees yesterday. The budget recommendation …

High School In the boys Division Four Regional basketball semifinals at Negaunee last night, Dollar Bay-Tamarack City got off to a quick start, and advanced with a 65-56 victory over Munising. The Blue Bolts will face Forest Park for the regional title tomorrow night at 7:00 at Negaunee. The Trojans …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Heavy snowfall across much of the Upper Peninsula this winter is making conditions fantastic for snowmobiling, but not so great for moose and deer, resulting in riders and wildlife winding up on the same trails. Credit: Michigan …

Congressman Jack Bergman is standing behind President Trump and his emergency declaration in order to fund a wall on the southern border. The Democrat-controlled US House passed a resolution opposing the declaration and even if it passes the Republicans in the Senate, Trump has vowed to veto it. Bergman voted …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has a plan to “fix the damn roads” by raising the fuel tax by 45 cents per gallon. The Detroit Free Press reports the proposal is part of her budget being presented to a joint session of the Michigan House and Senate today in Lansing. …

Are you an area high school student interested in local history? Do you want to compete over it? If so, it’s time to get ready for the 17thAnnual High School Local History Smackdown! The Smackdown offers Copper Country high school students the chance to test their knowledge of all things …

Rep. Greg Markkanen, of Hancock, recently launched the Outstanding Educator Award program. Students, parents, and school faculty of the 110th district in the Upper Peninsula are encouraged to nominate local educators who have made a meaningful impact on their community. Markkanen will select three educators from the district and nominations …

As residents who live within the Hancock Public School District have recently seen a change in library services, they are being given the opportunity to come and explore the newly renovated facility with a social gathering set to take place this weekend. Located in the Hancock High School building, the …