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On Thursday, May 23, Keweenaw National Historical Park is hosting a naturalization ceremony at the Calumet Visitor Center. Approximately 30 individuals from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will become naturalized citizens in this historic building located in downtown Calumet.   The Honorable R. Allan Edgar, of the United States District Court for …

Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources The following press release was issued by the MDNR: Washouts have forced the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to close of a portion of the Lake Linden Off-Road Vehicle Route in Houghton County. The section of the trail from Normand Road to Lake Linden …

UPDATE: LONGUEUIL, Quebec, May 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI, OTCQB: HDRSF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced US$4.5M credit agreement entered into with Greenstone Resources II LP and Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. Having satisfied all conditions precedent under …

A boating safety class is being offered in Keweenaw County. In order to legally operate motorized watercraft in Michigan, those born on or after July 1, 1996 may legally operate a boat only if they successfully complete a boating safety course, have been issued a boating safety certificate and have …

Phone scams continue to try and trick you into giving out your personal information so criminals can steal you identity. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post have received numerous calls from residents about a possible phone scam. In most cases, a pre-recorded message is left on the person’s …

High School In high school baseball yesterday, Houghton v Jeffers – no report. Today… – Houghton faces Negaunee at the Stanton Field. – Calumet plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell. In softball yesterday, Houghton v Ishpeming – no report. Today… – Calumet plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell. – L’Anse visits Westwood. – Houghton …

Spring weight restrictions will be modified to allow normal legal loads on paved roads, and most gravel roads in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon County roads on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. Some roads will remain restricted, please contact your local road commission if you have further questions. …

UP Health System—Portage is one of only 10 hospitals in the Duke LifePoint network to be named a Quality Affiliate. Hospital administration along with representatives from Duke LifePoint gave a presentation at the campus in Hancock Tuesday to celebrate the achievement. The affiliation signifies UP Health System—Portage’s commitment to quality …

With several states recently passing legislation putting restrictions on abortions, a group of local community members are voicing their opposition to those laws. About three dozen protesters marched across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge Tuesday, carrying signs and calling on legislators not to infringe on a woman’s right to choose. …

Several hunting regulation changes have been recommended by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, including a deer baiting and feeding ban in a Core Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Area, which includes portions of Menominee, Dickinson and Delta counties. This zone surrounds the farm where a deer tested positive for the …