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Calumet, MI – Team Same Team Productions is excited to invite the public to the 4th annual Dam Jam music and camping festival which will return to beautiful Calumet’s Lions Park on Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, 2019. The park features a playground, disc golf course, horseshoe pits, …

The following press release was issued by UP Health System–Portage: HANCOCK, MI (June 21, 2019) — On Monday, June 10 2019, UP Health System – Portage was announced the winner of two significant awards during the Quality Leadership Conference, which honors the 89 hospitals in 30 states owned by LifePoint …

The following press release was issued by the Western UP Health Department: HANCOCK: The hot, lazy days of summer are perfect for a visit to one of the Western U.P.’s public bathing beaches. Health Department staff also enjoy visiting the beach – for recreation and to monitor water quality for …

The City of Hancock is accepting applications to fill an At-Large vacancy seat on the City Council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Hancock Mayor John Haeussler on Wednesday. Mayor Pro Tem Paul LaBine was selected to serve as Mayor in his place. Applicants must be a registered …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox: Through the generosity of Dana Incorporated, an outstanding group of young women got a sample of college life and the exciting world of automotive engineering at Michigan Technological University. Thirteen high-school girls from across the country were on the …

Saturday, June 22nd is Michigan Mountain Biking Day. State Representative Sara Cambensy introduced the resolution declaring the special day to recognize the state’s many trails and destinations, as well as Michigan’s commitment to supporting and encouraging outdoor activities. With over 1,300 miles of mountain biking trails scattered throughout the state, …

A 32-year-old man was found dead in a parked car Thursday in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Iron Mountain. The Iron Mountain Fire and Police Departments received a call of an unresponsive male subject in a parked car. The cause of death is being determined pending autopsy results, …

Former Democrat candidate Ken Summers says he will not be running for office again next year. Summers lost his bid to succeed State Representative Scott Dianda in 2018, who was term limited, to Republican Greg Markkanen. In a post on his Facebook page, Summers said he has no intention of …

State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) speaking on the House floor at the Capitol in Lansing (Archive photo courtesy of House Democrats) A bill to create a committee to guide decisions on Michigan’s mining industry is one step closer to becoming law. Introduced by State Representative Sara Cambensy in February, the …

Twilight League Baseball In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last evening… – REL-Mohawk Technology edged Superior National Bank-Stanton 10-9. – Dean Kangas-State Farm outscored Garnet Garage 9-6. American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames American Legion baseball team begins play at a weekend tournament in Escanaba today. MLB The Detroit …