Communities in the Upper Peninsula are benefitting from infrastructure upgrades made possible by the USDA Rural Development. State Director Jason Allen says northern Michigan is getting a share of the $1.2 billion investment by the Trump administration to improve water and wastewater infrastructure.  “The way the programs work is that …

A survey of Village of Baraga residents and business owners meant to gauge the community’s interest in developing a community solar project found that most people would like to see it move forward. Of the 158 household’s surveyed, 92 (58%) said that they were in favor of the Village developing …

James Dean “Jam” Turriff, age 31, of L’Anse, MI passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas on June 20, 1987 the son of Dean Turriff and Amy Velmer. Jam graduated from Baraga High School …

Kyrie Calvin Loonsfoot, son of Tiara Drift and Brett Loonsfoot passed away November 21, 2018 at UP Health System, Portage, Hancock, MI. Kyrie is survived by his loving parents, Tiara Drift and Brett Loonsfoot, sisters Kayah, Kiana and Khloe Loonsfoot, grandparents Frances Drift, Erin Loonsfoot and Norman Schjoth. Numerous aunts, …

Tamarack City: Eileen M. Christina, 93, of Tamarack City, passed away at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility on December 8, 2018. Eileen was born on March 24, 1925, a daughter of Peter and Mary (Miron) Neveau. She was a graduate of Dollar Bay High School. She was well known …

If you’re a parent of a child under the age of five, you already know how tough it can be to find a safe play area for your kids in the winter season.  A local non profit organization has a solution to the winter blues for both parents and toddlers. …

The Portage Lake District Library will host a presentation on heart rate variability, biofeedback, and other ways to reduce stress and trauma on Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30pm. This program will be presented by Richard Featherly. Participants will learn how heart rate variability can be used to reduce stress and …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to fulfill roles as campground hosts at Michigan state parks and rustic forest campgrounds for the 2019 season. In exchange, camping fees will be waived in some of Michigan’s favorite outdoor destinations. Volunteer campground hosts are responsible for 30 hours …

The New Beginnings Angel Mission Free Store in Calumet is running its Angel Tree campaign again this year. Stop at their store on Fifth Street, pick one or more angels from the tree, buy the requested items, and return them to the Angel Mission. The Mission will make sure they’re …

Gas prices in Michigan are declining again, after rising an average of 11 cents last week. Sunday’s state average of $2.34 per gallon is 6 cents more than a week ago, yet remains less than the previous 2018-low of $2.42 per gallon, set in February. “Despite the recent jump at …