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Residents in the Upper Peninsula are needed to give blood as supply is running critically low. The UPHS Regional Blood Center is experiencing a need for A-positive, O-positive, A-negative, O-negative and B-positive blood types. All that is required of a donor is that they are healthy, hydrated, at least 17 …

With online voting starting in just two days, the city of Houghton is calling on all residents to help make their northern neighbors Hockeyville USA. Houghton is home to Dee Stadium and is referred to as the “Birthplace of Professional Hockey”, but it was the Calumet Colosseum—said to be the …

The city of Houghton may be looking to relocate the city offices in the near future. The City Center on Shelden Avenue has been home to the city council and police station since 1991, but one of the businesses in the upstairs of the building has expressed interest in buying …

MLB The Detroit Tigers will open their season this afternoon against the Blue Jays at Toronto. Jordan Zimmermann will start for the Tigers. Marcus Stroman will counter for the Blue Jays. Opening Day coverage will begin at 3:40 on 99.3 The Lift. The Milwaukee Brewers will begin their regular season …

The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary invites local graduating seniors to apply for one of two $500 academic scholarships. The scholarships are a way to say “thank you” to those who have shown support for the Auxiliary’s many fundraising activities. “We’re very proud to offer this new scholarship program for graduating …

As Keweenaw residents welcome the change of season, municipalities across the area are shifting gears into spring mode. Within the next few weeks, efforts of the Houghton County Road Commission will be transitioning from snow removal to spring and summer road repairs. Not quite a year after severe flooding washed …

As the countdown continues to the opening of online voting in the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, the Calumet Colosseum will need all the help it can get to beat out the other Midwestern hockey rinks. The announcement was made during Sunday’s NHL broadcast on NBC, putting the world’s oldest indoor …

The following press release was issued by the National Park Service: HOUGHTON, MICH:  Seven Canadian wolves, 3 females and 4 males, were translocated to Isle Royale National Park over the weekend by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) and the National Park Service (NPS). Fundraising by the …

NBA The Detroit Pistons couldn’t overcome a terrible start, and lost to the Denver Nuggets 95-92 last night. Detroit trailed by 27 at halftime. Their second half comeback fell short when Blake Griffin’s three-pointer at the buzzer bounced off the rim. Griffin led the Pistons with 29 points. Detroit has …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: As longer daylight hours and warming temperatures start wildlife moving, the DNR reminds Michigan residents that now is the time to look at their property for items that could attract bears. Bears find bird seed and suet …