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While commerce in the Keweenaw is getting back on its feet, many area businessmen and women have put their own needs and worries aside to help their fellow neighbors. Some are doing so by temporarily reassigning their business goals, and donating inventory. Area motels have been allocating their vacant rooms …

The 65th annual Copper Country Firefighter’s Tournament provided both a respite for weary workers and help for the community. Following a week’s worth of emergency response and cleanup from the Father’s Day Flood, the tournament was held in Chassell, showcasing fire departments from throughout the Copper Country. The theme was …

MLB Matthew Boyd struggled again, as the Detroit Tigers lost 12-2 to the Cleveland Indians yesterday. Boyd gave up six runs before leaving in the fourth inning. Artie Lewicki relieved him, pitched into the eighth, and gave up the other six runs on three home runs – one a grand …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers struck out 16 times, as they lost to the Cleveland Indians 4-1 yesterday. Francisco Liriano gave up three runs in the first inning, in his first start after nearly a month on the disabled list. He settled down, …

The massive clean-up from the Father’s Day Flood continues across the Copper Country. Volunteers are needed again today for a variety of jobs, including cleaning out flooded homes and buildings. Check in at the Volunteer Center at Evangel Baptist Church on College Avenue in Houghton. Officials heading up the recovery …

From the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, at 2:00 Saturday afternoon: Western U.P. Health Department announced the re-opening of seven bathing beaches Saturday following lab results that indicate it’s safe to swim. The beaches re-opened for recreation are Second Sand Beach north of L’Anse, Fort Wilkins State Park in Copper Harbor, …

This news release was received from Houghton County at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23rd: Following are the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts in Houghton County. The preliminary estimate submitted to the State of Michigan for damage to Houghton County infrastructure including County and local roads along with municipal …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers collected just five hits in a 10-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians last night. Starter Mike Fiers gave up four runs over five innings. The Indians put the game away in the seventh, with a five-run outburst off …

All beaches in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties remain closed by order of the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Water quality test results received for selected inland and Lake Superior beaches continue to show high levels of E.coli and/or fecal coliform bacteria, indicating contamination by human and/or animal feces. See …

As cleanup efforts continue in the aftermath of the devastating storm that affected the region Sunday morning, utility customers may be replacing appliances that were damaged by the storm. “Customers are encouraged to consider energy efficient replacements and claim the benefits of the financial incentives we offer,” said Brett French, …