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On April 26, 2018 the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) released information that they intend to support a Facade Restoration Initiative (FRI) to support facade restoration/improvement programs in downtowns around the state. MEDC expects three communities will be chosen to administer grant funds thru their local program (DDAs, Main Street …

The period to complete the acquisition of the White Pine project has been extended once again. The new date for Highland Copper Company to acquire the site from Copper Range Company has been pushed back to August 31st. Highland says the final closing of the acquisition is subject to releasing …

Saturday’s Spring Commencement at Michigan Technological University is a true beginning for hundreds of graduates and new military officers. It also marks the end of an era. Commencement ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in the Student Development Complex. Nearly 1,000 graduates are …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school softball yesterday, Hancock took both ends of its doubleheader against Houghton, 3-1 and 11-10. The Bulldogs came from eight runs down to win the second game. In softball today, L’Anse plays at Baraga. Our coverage of the …

Keweenaw businesses are putting safety first and taking steps to better prepare for crisis situations. Several dozen business owners and professionals met in Houghton yesterday as they learned of some precautionary measures that will improve security in the work place. As tragic events such as the recent school shooting in …

LANSING — The only Democratic candidate in the race for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District may not be on the ballot. According to a press release, on April 27th, the day of the deadline to withdraw from the Michigan primary ballot, the Michigan Bureau of Elections notified the campaign they would …

An investigation is being conducted into a fatal crash in Marquette County involving a Marquette City Police patrol car. The accident happened just after 4pm Tuesday on M-553 in Sands Township, just south of the city of Marquette. The Michigan State Police say a vehicle driven by 80-year-old Nathanial Carpenter …

A hit and run accident between a vehicle and a pedestrian is being considered a domestic disturbance, according to the Houghton Police Department. Officers were called to the accident on College Avenue near Michigan Technological University just before noon on Tuesday. A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle, and …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school softball yesterday, Calumet remained unbeaten by sweeping a doubleheader at L’Anse. In the first game, the Purple Hornets scored a run in the opening inning. The Copper Kings responded with two in the third inning, and held …

The United States Army is taking a step to improve road safety by teaching local teens about the dangers of distracted driving. “This trailer educates our youth on the effects of drinking and driving and being impaired while driving,” said US Army Captain Jarryl Jenkins. As teenagers are learning to …