Expect gas prices to start falling quickly by the end of this year. GasBuddy.com analyst Patrick DeHaan notes with falling crude oil prices, gas will get cheaper in Michigan this month, even with the occasional 20-cent per gallon jumps. DeHaan credits the drop in prices to an apparent price war, …

A relatively new supermarket in Calumet has decided to close its doors. According to their Facebook page, Louie’s Fresh Supermarket in Calumet is closing down. Yesterday was their final day of operation. The Facebook post thanked all that supported them and did mention that operations at the Lake Linden location …

Michigan’s 16-day firearms deer hunting season came to an end Sunday across Michigan and by most accounts, it was, as predicted, not the best of seasons for hunter success. Brent Rudolph, Deer and Elk Program Leader at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, says the number of deer checked at …

When the Michigan House returns to session today, one of the items on the agenda is a package of three new bills that would increase Michigan’s energy independence from other states. State Representative Scott Dianda wrote one of the bills which would relax regulations on customer energy generation while ensuring safety …

Isle Royale National Park is continuing its efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The park released reports on its ballast water treatment technology on one of its ships, the Ranger III. A reponse treatment using chlorine, a filtration system and ultra-violet technology was used to detect invasive …

The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding shoppers that purchases made on-line are not tax-free during holiday season, or at any other time of year. Michigan’s Use Tax generally applies to transactions in which the retailer does not collect sales tax. This happens most frequently when purchases are made from …

This week, the Baraga County Home Care and Hospice will light its Lights of Love Tree in the lobby of Baraga County Memorial Hospital. If you would like to add a light to the tree to honor a loved one, fill out an application at the hospital, or one of …

With all the talk about the energy crisis in the U.P., there is some good news on the state’s effort to improve its energy usage. According to a report by the Public Service Commission and the Michigan Energy Office, Michigan is exceeding its targets to-date and is expected to meet …

Today is “Cyber Monday,” giving shoppers another chance to get big discounts, but this time, online, instead of going to a store. Since first being dubbed “Cyber Monday” in 2005, the Monday after Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. The day grew out …

While many shoppers will be scanning the internet searching for bargains this “Cyber Monday,” local retailers say if you’re more a “hands on” shopper, you should head to your local shop. Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO Jim Hallan says some shoppers like to browse online but still like that …