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Walgreens is preparing to welcome former Shopko pharmacy customers following the acquisition of the department store’s local pharmacy files during their bankruptcy auction last week. Shopko filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January as it restructures its business, including the auctioning of the pharmacies and moving several optical centers …

Several people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening in Portage Township.  The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says the accident happened around 7:20pm on US-41 just north of Denton Road. Authorities say an 89-year-old Mohawk man was attempting to turn north onto US-41 from a private driveway.  The driver …

A logging truck lost its load on the roadway Friday evening in Elm River Township.  The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says they received a call around 8:45pm about a large pile of logs blocking Pike Lake Road near the Clear Lake Access Road. Authorities say a 32-year-old Escanaba man was …

Finlandia University is proud to announce its Fall 2018 semester Dean’s and Honors List Students. In total 129 students earned honors, including 85 who earned Dean’s List honors for having a Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above. To be eligible for either list students must have completed 12 or …

Snowmobiling is a key factor in the Copper Country’s tourism industry so it’s important for the Department of Natural Resources to try and keep the trails as safe as possible for everyone’s enjoyment. The DNR has been promoting their “Ride Right” campaign this winter, encouraging snowmobilers to ride on the …

The new head of the MTEC Smartzone is preparing to lead the business incubator into the next decade.  CEO Daniel Jamison took over the reigns of the Smartzone two months ago after former CEO Marilyn Clark retired. Jamison says he sees the impact the Smartzone can provide not only on …

Wausau, WI – January 31, 2019 – River Valley Bank has announced the promotion of Christian Palomaki to the position of Business Banking Officer. Christian, who was formerly River Valley’s Market Manager, will be serving business customers from the bank’s branches in Marquette, Houghton and Calumet. Palomaki began his career …

Even with school closed the last two days, students at Michigan Tech are feeling the strain of crunch time.  Usually that feeling is reserved for end-of-semester exams, however with the current effects of the polar vortex, the University has ordered that all snow statue building come to a stop until …

The subzero temperatures of this week has many residents concerned about pipes freezing up.  For residents with a history of freezing pipes, the city of Hancock has posted a “Let Run” notice on their website. Hancock Let Run Policy Details But before you open the tap, Hancock City Manager Barry …

The Calumet Theatre will proudly announce its complete show schedule for 2019 on February 14 at 7:30pm The exciting lineup will be revealed in a video presentation prior to the night’s entertainment, the comedy music of The Un-Valentine’s Show: Songs And Tales Of Unforgiveness, Heartbreak, Dysfunction And Revenge. The unveiling …