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High School Eight players scored as the Houghton High School hockey team overpowered Riverview Gabriel Richard 8-0 in the state tournament semifinals yesterday. Seth Francois netted the eventual game-winner three minutes in. Niko Rajala added a first-period goal. Kevin Bostwick, Tucker Tapani, Brad Gauthier, Brendan Erickson, and P.J. Donnelly found …

A snowmobiler was injured when he collided with a patrol vehicle in Ontonagon County. The Michigan State Police Wakefield Post said the accident happened on Thursday around 7:00pm CST on Highway M-28 in Bergland Township. 30-year-old Kyle Dreckman from Iowa failed to yield at the intersection of the Bergland Access …

The roof of the former Family Dollar store on 5th Street in downtown Calumet partially collapsed this week under the weight of snow. The collapse began sometime Wednesday night into Thursday morning and forced the closure of a block of 5th Street, which was littered with debris. Family Dollar still …

Photo Credit: Brockit Photography The 39th UP Health System Great Bear Chase has seen a record number of registrations, with more than 800 skiers expected to start in one of the event’s seven individual races.  “There are a number of factors that have made the Great Bear Chase successful,” said …

Radio and TV stations across the state of Michigan are either celebrating a job well done, or perhaps looking for ways to improve their level of performance in the next year, after the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s Broadcast Excellence awards, which is an annual event recognizing achievements from Michigan Broadcasters. …

A new bill co-introduced by Congressman Jack Bergman, along with Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties. Such locations would include the U.S. Capitol, White House, World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Hancock— On Monday, March 11, 350+ 9th grade students from the Copper Country Intermediate School District will attend a College & Career Fair, hosted by TRIO Pre-College Programs. One hundred local professionals from 35 businesses/organizations and 7 Upper Michigan colleges will …

High School The Dollar Bay-Tamarack City boys basketball team won its second straight regional title last night, defeating Forest Park 64-48 at Negaunee. Connor LeClaire had 27 points. The Blue Bolts will face Pellston in the quarterfinals Tuesday at 7:00 at Escanaba. In girls District hoops finals tonight… In Division …

Our extra-cold and snowy winter could cause an increase in dead fish and other aquatic animals this spring in inland lakes. Michigan DNR Fisheries Division research manager Gary Whelan says winterkill is the most common type of fish kill. Thick ice with heavy snow cover decreases the amount of sunlight …

Local Family Dollar stores could be at risk, following an announcement by management of the struggling chain yesterday. 390 stores across the nation will be closed this year. An additional 200 will be re-branded as Dollar Tree stores. Others will have one-dollar “Dollar Tree” sections added. Dollar Tree bought the …