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A plea deal has been struck for two men arrested for stealing firearms from a sporting goods store in Hancock last December. 18-year-olds Alexander Santiago and Juan Pereyra pled guilty to one count of theft and aiding and abetting a theft from a Federal Firearms Licensee. The pair were facing …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB The Detroit Tigers managed just one hit, as they fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 last night. Jordan Zimmermann turned in a quality start, giving up three runs over seven innings, but took the loss. The Tigers continue that interleague series …

Six new members will be inducted into the Calumet High School Athletic Hall of Fame in September. This year’s class includes: William “Bill” Frantti, who lettered in football, basketball and track, and played junior hockey, while at Calumet High School in the 1940s. He starred at Michigan Tech and St. …

A coffeehouse in downtown Houghton is receiving some buzz lately, but it’s not just from the caffeine – a door sign with inclusive messages is catching the public’s eye. 5th & Elm Coffeehouse has had the welcoming sign displayed on the front door for nine months, but many are just …

Hancock, Michigan—The Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $2,586.14 is available from the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Fund for local organizations supporting skiing programs. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to …

MARQUETTE, MI— Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced today that energy industry expert Brett French has been appointed Vice-President of Business Development and Communications. French, a long-time resident of Ishpeming, Michigan, comes to UPPCO from American Transmission Company (ATC) where he spent the past 16 years managing the company’s interests …

Congressman Jack Bergman is standing behind President Trump’s call for a ban on transgender individuals in the United State military. Earlier this month, Trump tweeted the ban against any transgender individuals from serving in the military in any capacity, resulting in an immediate uproar from LGBT and civil rights groups. …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Anibal Sanchez struggled, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Baltimore Orioles 12-3 yesterday. Sanchez served up five home runs, and was charged with eight runs before leaving the game in the fourth inning. Nicholas Castellanos homered for Detroit. The Tigers …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Justin Upton’s first-inning home run wasn’t enough for the Detroit Tigers, who fell to the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Saturday. Fill-in starter Drew VerHagen gave up two runs over five innings. The Orioles took the lead when Wellington Castillo hit a solo …

Click on the blue links for additional details. MLB Justin Upton’s eighth-inning grand slam powered the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Friday night. Upton’s timely blow made a winner of Justin Verlander, who gave up two solo home runs, and struck out 10 over seven …