Hancock, Michigan is home to many beautiful historic buildings, particularly in its downtown.  However, there used to be many more. Some of these buildings were destroyed in catastrophic fires, while others were vacated voluntarily and eventually demolished. All of them have stories to tell about Hancock’s past and present. Join local author …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that all four of its fisheries research vessels are back on the water, beginning their annual surveys of Great Lakes fish populations. Surveys conducted by these Great Lakes research vessels are designed to examine and collect information on all aspects of the …

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that they only have until June 1 to apply for bear and elk hunting licenses. There will be 100 elk licenses and 6,951 bear licenses available for the 2015 hunting seasons. Only Michigan residents are eligible to apply for an elk license. Bear …

Michigan business leaders at the Detroit Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island say the state needs more skilled trades workers. During a seminar on Michigan’s Talent Pipeline, CEOs from the state’s manufacturing and energy industries said there’s a talent gap in the state and they are partnering with local …

The Michigan House has approved a bill creating a 529 savings plan for disabled children called the ABLE program. It would allow parents or guardians of a disabled child to put money away — tax free — for the child to use later in life to cover medical expenses. ABLE …

Lawmakers in the Michigan House and Senate could vote as soon as next week on a state budget. The State Department of Health and Human Services looks to take the biggest hit having $3.2 million cut from its budget, which will force the agency to close dozens of facilities. The …

A trailer home in the Hancock trailer park is a total loss following an early morning fire. The Hancock Fire Department responded to the call around 3:00am Wednesday on Anthony Street. They were alerted by Hancock volunteer fireman Steve Bates who lives next door to the house and smelled the …

A Calumet man who skipped out on bond and eluded police for more than three weeks was back in court today. 36-year-old Isaac Laplander is now charged with Breaking and Entering With Intent—a ten year felony and Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile—a five year felony. Laplander was out on …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that select rivers across the Upper Peninsula again will be part of an angler survey effort during the 2015 inland trout season. The survey is designed to help evaluate public response and potential biological effects of an experimental regulation that allows an …

Learn about home ownership and the mortgage lending process May 26, 2015—L’Anse, MI—Michigan State University Extension is presenting a homebuyer basic workshop to share valuable information about the home-buying process. Learn how to navigate the technicalities of the mortgage lending and how to avoid costly mistakes. The workshop is on …