The following press release was issued by the MDNR: Photo credit: MDNR As a part of a joint wildlife disease initiative, Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are seeking grant proposals for collaborative research, education and outreach projects to address the most important issues around wildlife …

Official Astronaut Portrait of STS-134 crew member Greg ‘Box’ Johnson in ACES suit. Photo Date: July 27, 2010. Location: Building 8, Room 272 – Photo Studio. Photographer: Robert Markowitz. Col. Gregory H. Johnson (USAF, Ret.) will deliver the keynote address at Michigan Technological University’s Spring Commencement on May 4. Johnson …

Lake Linden water customers who have been letting their water run are advised to turn it off. New regular readings will be taken starting on Monday, April 15th so running the water past that date will affect readings for the next bill. Bills for this period will be adjusted to …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Dr. Tara Robinette and Emily Roche from UP Health System—Portage about the new Express Care in Calumet and your options for having prescriptions filled. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Iola Brubaker and Jessy Miller to talk about …

The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital: LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is launching a new, 10-week Junior Volunteer Program to offer high school students opportunities to build their professional skills and explore career interests in health care. The Junior Volunteer Program is open to …

A student at the Copper Country Christian School is among the top finalists in a writing contest. The U.P. Publishers and Authors Association announced the winners of its second Dandelion Cottage Short Story Contest. 11th-grader Lucy Woods won second place in the contest with her story “Stellae.” First place went …

UPDATE — Due to inconsistencies revealed in the ongoing investigation of the shooting on Tuesday, April 9, the Forsyth Township Police Department wants to reiterate there is no threat to the community. According to officers, it does not appear that there was ever a suspect in the case. Based on …

Students from CLK Elementary will be taking part in Global Youth Service Day this Friday. There are at least 30 projects taking place this weekend statewide in honor of the event which engages thousands of Michigan youth in volunteerism. The CLK students will visit Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care …

HANCOCK — The community is invited to a Vappu (May Day) celebration at the Finnish American Heritage Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Co-hosted by the Finnish Theme Committee of Hancock and Finlandia University, the event will include live music, dancing, plenty of tasty Finnish picnic-style foods, and …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is granting over $360,000 to the Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment (MI-TRALE) to conduct maintenance projects on the local trail system. The funds come from ORV license and permit fees received in Michigan. Photo courtesy of MI-TRALE Projects for …