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Berries Galore At Strawberry Festival

The 69th Annual Copper Country Strawberry Festival was held over the weekend, offering up the area’s delicious strawberries. The festival is always held in Chassell the second weekend in July and is the oldest, continuously running festival of its kind. The Chassell Lions Club sponsors the festival each year and …

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UPPCO Working To Lower Energy Costs

MARQUETTE, MI – The Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) submitted two filings with the Michigan Public Service Commission, the net result of which will lower power costs for residential, commercial and industrial customers. While customers will only experience a minor reduction to their monthly bills, it is a step forward …

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West Nile Virus Detected In Houghton County

HANCOCK — Western U.P. Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that a dead crow found in Houghton County on June 22 tested positive for West Nile virus, which can cause illness in humans as well as birds. This was the 13th bird …

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Supernova Yoga Open In Calumet

Christina Hermann began practicing yoga years ago as part of her active lifestyle. She deepened her practice after a debilitating shoulder injury, and she even credits yoga for her recovery. Hermann said inspired her to get certified and begin teaching. “I’m here to say it’s a very powerful healing modality. …

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Road Construction Project Begins Monday

You can add another construction project to your list of driving woes this summer. Starting Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a project to repair concrete on US-41, US-45 and M-26 in Houghton and Ontonagon Counties. The $2.8 million project will include asphalt resurfacing; concrete pavement, curb, gutter, …

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Copper Country Strawberry Festival Begins Today

Plump, ripe, juicy and red all the way through–you know when you’re eating a Chassell strawberry. Pile a bunch of those delicious strawberries onto a fresh baked shortcake, top with a little whipped cream, and you have yourself one of the tastiest treats of the summer. There will be plenty …

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MI-TRALE Announces Their July Ride

On Sunday, July 16th MI-TRALE will hold their July monthly ride.  It will be a joint ride with ORVs and equestrian riders welcomed.  Well, we call it a “Ride-In”, as both groups will ride their separate ways starting at 10:00 ET, and then “Ride-In” a couple of hours later for …

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