Michigan conservation officers in the northern Lower Peninsula are investigating the illegal killing of two bull elk, north of Atlanta. The carcasses of the two animals were discovered Saturday off Montmorency County Road 622, near Roth Road. The location is about 7 miles north of Atlanta, just south of Clear …

Brentwood, Tenn. – LifePoint Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) (“LifePoint”) today announced the completion of its merger with RCCH HealthCare Partners (“RCCH”), which is owned by certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”). As a result of the merger, LifePoint’s …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today registration is open for this winter’s “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program, which is set for Feb. 22-24 in Marquette County. This annual winter BOW gathering is for women, 18 and older, who are seeking an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills in …

As a group of young innovative thinkers in Lake Linden works to solve a long standing environmental issue, it has employed the assistance of a 7th grade computer class, leaving 5th graders with a new experience and an eco friendly desk top tool. The Whiz Kids, who are exploring practical …

The US Forest Service is Encouraging Upper Peninsula families to explore the forest this holiday season when searching for a Christmas Tree. Both the Ottawa and Hiawatha National Forests are inviting residents to come to the forest and cut their own tree this year. Tree permits cost $5 and can …

Toivola Marian G. Schumacher, 94, a former resident of Toivola, passed away Thursday evening November 15, 2018, at the Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past three years. Marian was born on July 27, 1924, in Houghton, the daughter of …

[Hancock, MI]  In the spring of 2018 the Portage Health Foundation continued their support of their food initiative. PHF’s initiative has taken three main approaches to addressing food needs in the four-county community: community education, access, and affordability. In May, two grants were awarded that addressed one or more of …

Local municipalities are in discussions this week as they decide how to address the legalization of marijuana in Michigan. Voters passed Proposal 1 during the November 6th election, legalizing recreational marijuana use and as the state prepares its guidelines for regulation, the city of Hancock is taking its own measures …

The Houghton County Medical Care Facility is clarifying a report about Veterans Affairs not covering care at the facility.  Officials say that veterans within the facility are covered under their VA benefits. In a press release from facility administrator Kim Salmi, it was stated that the real issue is that …

LANSING, Mich. – Drivers will now be required to slow down and move over when passing emergency, maintenance, and utility vehicles on the road under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Rick Snyder. “This legislation will better protect those responding to emergencies as well as workers on busy roadways,” Snyder said. …