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Several state agencies are ripping Enbridge Energy for damage caused to its Line 5 pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. New information confirms there are gaps in the protective coating on a portion of the pipeline, at least one of which was apparently caused during the installation of …

While a strike may be imminent by nurses at U.P. Health System—Marquette, there does not appear to be any danger of an interruption of health care service in the Keweenaw. Duke Lifepoint issued a statement that although the Marquette hospital is currently engaged in contract negotiations with the Michigan Nurses …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football tonight… – Houghton entertains Westwood. – Calumet travels to at Negaunee. – Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at L’Anse. Pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. In high school volleyball tonight… – Hancock plays …

The Keweenaw Young Professionals will host a Coast Guard Vessel Tour on September 9th. The vessel will be docked across from Roy’s Bakery in Houghton and the tour is open to the public. The Coast Guard will have one of their 47-foot vessels available to give tours, and Coast Guard …

When the Continental Fire Company opened in Houghton, they were already the area’s only true nightclub. Starting this Friday, the Continental will add to their flavor by offering a great dining experience as well. The newly remodeled kitchen features Chef Mark Pittillo at the helm, who has also served up …

Local athletes will put their SISU to the test this weekend with the SISU Challenge. Event organizer Natalie McGrath with Michigan Tech’s Army ROTC said, “It is a 5K obstacle course that takes place down on the Houghton waterfront. It starts at the Chutes and Ladders and runs down to …

A strike by nurses at U.P. Health System—Marquette is looming following a vote Tuesday authorizing their locally elected bargaining team to call for one. Nurses have been in contract negotiations with Duke LifePoint since mid-April. ABC-10 reports that RNs are seeking contract language to ensure staffing levels necessary for patient …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Chassell v Hancock – not reported. – Lake Linden-Hubbell v L’Anse – not reported. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City v Ontonagon – not reported. In volleyball tonight, Calumet travels to West Iron County. MLB …

The students at CJ Sullivan Elementary School in L’Anse needed a new playground, and when they return to school next week, they’ll have one. Through grants and local fundraisers, $65,000 was raised to replace the aging equipment. The community then came together on June 17th to build the new playground …

A Hancock company is now able to offer a broader range of learning and workforce development services to public works agencies, thanks to a new partnership. PublicWorksTraining.com, operating out of the Jutila Center, will now be working with Mastery Training Content Network. Co-founder and Chief Development Officer of PublicWorksTraining.com John …