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The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Hancock— On Monday, March 11, 350+ 9th grade students from the Copper Country Intermediate School District will attend a College & Career Fair, hosted by TRIO Pre-College Programs. One hundred local professionals from 35 businesses/organizations and 7 Upper Michigan colleges will …

High School The Dollar Bay-Tamarack City boys basketball team won its second straight regional title last night, defeating Forest Park 64-48 at Negaunee. Connor LeClaire had 27 points. The Blue Bolts will face Pellston in the quarterfinals Tuesday at 7:00 at Escanaba. In girls District hoops finals tonight… In Division …

Our extra-cold and snowy winter could cause an increase in dead fish and other aquatic animals this spring in inland lakes. Michigan DNR Fisheries Division research manager Gary Whelan says winterkill is the most common type of fish kill. Thick ice with heavy snow cover decreases the amount of sunlight …

Local Family Dollar stores could be at risk, following an announcement by management of the struggling chain yesterday. 390 stores across the nation will be closed this year. An additional 200 will be re-branded as Dollar Tree stores. Others will have one-dollar “Dollar Tree” sections added. Dollar Tree bought the …

WOLV morning host John Carroll (L) and station owner Stephen Marks (R) acceot the MAB Station of the Year award. Houghton Community Broadcasting is proud to announce that 97.7 The Wolf, WOLV-FM, is the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s 2018 Commercial Radio Station of the Year for Market Four. It’s the …

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 …