The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: As longer daylight hours and warming temperatures start wildlife moving, the DNR reminds Michigan residents that now is the time to look at their property for items that could attract bears. Bears find bird seed and suet …

The following press release was issued by the National Park Service: HOUGHTON, MICH — Following the translocation of wolves from the Grand Portage Indian Reservation in Minnesota, Michipicoten Island Provincial Park, and the Ontario mainland to Isle Royale National Park, a team of wildlife researchers working with the National Park …

Congressman Jack Bergman is calling the findings of no collusion between President Trump and Russia great news for the country. Special Council Robert Mueller released his report Sunday and no further indictments are expected at this time. Bergman said that after “two years and tens of millions of dollars later, …

The Calumet Colosseum will soon be receiving some renovations thanks to a national contest, although the extent of those repairs will not be known until next week. The oldest indoor ice rink has been named one of four finalists in Kraft’s Hockeyville USA contest, securing a minimum prize of $10,000, …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.A white-tailed deer braving winter in Marquette County. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded a total of $100,000 in deer habitat improvement grant funding to a dozen entities for projects …

Mary Elizabeth Mundo, age 79 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Mary was born May 27, 1939 in Paw Paw, MI daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Knoll) Lyle.  She graduated from Decatur High School in 1957 and then received an Associate …

Paul “PJ” Edward LeClaire Jr, age 49 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 20, 1969 in L’Anse, MI son of Paul and Ann (Erickson) LeClaire.  PJ graduated …

Hancock      Mark McClannahan, 63, a resident of Hancock passed away Thursday morning March 21, 2019, at the UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a short illness.      He was born on July 14, 1955, in Lake Forest, IL, a son of the late Lawrence and Francis (Majewski) McClannahan.  …

The historic Calumet Colosseum has been named one of four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville 2019. This means the arena will receive at least $10,000 in updates but could win as much as $150,000 in updates and host an NHL preseason game next fall! The next step is voting between the …

One person is dead following an industrial accident in Iron Mountain. The Michigan State Police says the accident happened Thursday at Minerick Logging shortly before 11am in Sagola Township in Dickinson County. When troopers arrived on scene, it was determined that the accident happened while an employee was doing routine …