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While the federal government is deciding whether to declare Houghton County a disaster area, local municipalities have a powerful ally in their corner. US Senator Gary Peters toured the damage done to the county during the June 17th storm and was impressed with the recovery work already done. “But now …

Patrons of the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) can borrow books, movies, music and more without accruing overdue fines beginning July 1. It is a change that should increase patrons’ access to the fifty thousand-plus materials they can borrow from PLDL with their library cards. “Research shows that overdue fines …

A local Marine is being highlighted as a Hometown Hero by those she is serving. Hancock native Catherine Salvador was featured in an article from the US Marine Corps Forces Reserve. Salvador is an avionics technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft …

Despite intermittent rain showers over the weekend, record attendance was reported in Calumet as many came to show their love of music and the outdoors. Music, camping, fun, and games was the weekend scene at the Calumet Lions Park Friday and Saturday as folks came from across the Keweenaw and …

WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA – Western U.P. Health Department staff continue to monitor surface water quality at 41 locations throughout the Western Upper Peninsula. Based on the most recent lab results, 18 beach locations are classified as open and safe for swimming, and one additional location is open under an advisory …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers snapped their 11-game losing streak in powerful fashion yesterday, with a 9-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Nicholas Castellanos’ grand slam in the fifth inning was the big blow. JaCoby Jones also homered. Jordan Zimmermann allowed a …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB Justin Smoak’s home run in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers yesterday. Detroit took early control of the contest, with a John Hicks solo home run in …

(Houghton, MI) – Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. Roads held up well during Friday’s midday storm. There were spotty areas of minor damage and lost power, but nothing major was reported. The storm did slow some work activity, but nearly all crews …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers’ losing streak reached 10 games last night, with a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Detroit pitchers threw eight shutout innings, but the Jays scored three times off Francisco Liriano in the fourth inning. Liriano recovered, pitched …

The Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and the Dee Stadium Donation Center are both moving to the former JCPenney location in the Copper Country Mall (rear entrance) effective tomorrow, June 30. The VRC is open today, June 29, until 5 p.m. at the church, and will be open in its new …