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WASHINGTON – Michigan businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding June 16 – 17, 2018, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Linda McMahon announced today. Administrator McMahon made the loans available in response to a letter from Gov. Rick Snyder on …

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a physical and economic disaster declaration for Houghton County. The declaration means residents and businesses affected by severe flooding in June are eligible to apply for financial assistance. The declaration covers …

Live music, fun and games, and plenty of food, but not a beer in sight. Saturday’s event at Ray Kestner Park made for a family friendly outing while community members enjoyed each other’s company without the presence of alcohol. “We are celebrating sobriety. There are a lot of people in …

State Representative Scott Dianda says the state’s willingness to split the match for FEMA with local municipalities is a huge help. Governor Rick Snyder announced on Friday that the state of Michigan will share the cost of FEMA-required matching funds for disaster relief with U.P. communities. Dianda said the state’s …

Click on the blue links for more details. Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team will compete at Lakeland University tonight. MTU The Michigan Tech soccer team scored two second half goals, and defeated Winona State 2-1 yesterday afternoon. The Warriors scored early, but the Huskies tied the game with …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football yesterday, Lake Linden-Hubbell fell to Gwinn 36-20. In high school volleyball yesterday… – Houghton lost to Gwinn 2-1 in the semifinals at the Rock Invitational at Gladstone. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City, Chassell, Ontonagon and Baraga at …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school football last night… – Calumet remained unbeaten with a 14-12 victory over Westwood. The Copper Kings took an early lead on a five-yard touchdown run by Travis Ojala. The Patriots responded later in the quarter, and the …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Chuck Nelson, UP Regional CEO, has left Aspirus to accept a position outside the health care industry. He had been with the organization since Aspirus welcomed Keweenaw Hospital to the system in July 2008. “Chuck made many contributions over the past decade, and we wish him well,” …

State will match approximately half of the locals’ $7.4 million tab for flood damages Lansing, Mich. — The state of Michigan will help share the cost of providing matching funds for federal disaster relief to communities in the Upper Peninsula affected by the severe flooding that occurred in Gogebic, Houghton …

The Rozsa Wall Calendars are now available, featuring the variety of shows from comedy, to dance, to all around spectacle, and over-the-top fun of the 2018/19 Rozsa Visual and Performing Arts Season. Featured this year are 12 Rozsa Presenting Series events, more than 33 Visual and Performing Arts events including …