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Millions of snowmobilers take to the trails each year, making the sport a primary contributor to winter tourism here in the Upper Peninsula and across the country as well. At one time, the machines were nearly banned in our National Parks, but because of an initiative that became an annual …

HANCOCK — The true story of a woman who survives an abusive relationship through the power of photography is the March feature presentation of the Finnish American Heritage Center’s Nordic Film Series. Showing March 14 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center, “Everlasting Moments” is a film …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that mandatory ice shanty removal dates are approaching. Regardless of the date, shanties must be removed before the ice is unable to safely support them. In warmer weather, the ice quickly can become unsafe for anglers to retrieve their property. Bay de …

The following press release was issued by Congressman Bergman’s office: WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) introduced the VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act to streamline and modernize the Veterans Affairs procurement process. This legislation will increase efficiency by requiring the Department of …

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting spring weight restrictions, an annual move to protect roads.             Effective 6 a.m. Monday, March 11, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to and including …

The following press release was issued by Senator Peter’s office: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today led 23 of their Senate colleagues to reintroduce a bipartisan resolution opposing privatization of the United States Postal …

Are you getting an early start on your spring cleaning? The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary is accepting gently used items for their annual book sale on Friday, March 29. The one-day book sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. The Auxiliary is …

Radio and TV stations across the state of Michigan are either celebrating a job well done, or perhaps looking for ways to improve their level of performance in the next year, after the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s Broadcast Excellence awards, which is an annual event recognizing achievements from Michigan Broadcasters. …

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act establishes important rights for the public. Yet, many of us do not know what these rights are or we don’t understand how they work.  What public meetings are covered? What notices are required? When is a public body entitled to have a closed session? What about …

A new bill co-introduced by Congressman Jack Bergman, along with Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties. Such locations would include the U.S. Capitol, White House, World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans …