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COPPER HARBOR, Mich. – Those planning to participate in the 26th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon and Duathlon in Copper Harbor Saturday, Aug. 5, still have the chance to register early for a discounted price. Registration fees through the end of Friday, June 2, are $60 for individuals and $140 for …

The use of electricity and natural gas in Houghton County is down compared to two years ago. That’s the word from the Houghton Energy Efficiency Team, who says residential electrical customers are using 13 percent less electricity, while natural gas usage has dropped nearly 16 percent. Those results were achieved …

IRON MOUNTAIN – On Thursday, May 31, VA Secretary David Shulkin gave a State of the VA briefing at the White House highlighting areas for improvement in serving the nation’s Veterans. Among the issues touched upon included quality of care, aging buildings, access to care, and appointments with community providers. …

Two Chassell residents were taken to the hospital following a two–vehicle personal injury accident. Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department responded to the accident at the intersection of Paradise Road and Massie Road in Chassell around 6:15pm Thursday. 85-year-old Ken Kaiponen was traveling southbound on Paradise Road when he …

Click on the bold scores for more details. High School In softball, Calumet’s season ended with a 3-2 loss to Negaunee the Division Three District tournament at Negaunee yesterday. The Miners took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, and added another in the fifth. The Copper Kings …

HANCOCK — After a season where the only sounds were those of heavy equipment and jackhammers, the Hancock Tori will have a much more pleasing setting this summer, thanks to the “Tunes in the Tori” program. When the tori opens for the season this Saturday, patrons will notice a new …

Highland Copper Company says they are now the dominant mining exploration and development company in the Upper Peninsula. In a press release, Highland says they have acquired all of the mineral properties in the U.P. from Kennecott Exploration Company and Rio Tinto Nickel Company, subsidiaries of the Rio Tinto Group. …

Congressman Jack Bergman is calling on members of Congress to have their pay directly linked to their ability to balance the budget. The Watersmeet Republican co-introduced the Accountability for Congressional Pay Act, which would cut legislators’ pay equal to the percentage of deficit spending in the federal budget. This pay …

While erosion continues to eat away at the campground at McLain State Park, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to make several changes. Work was slated to being this Spring, but the project had to be put off until after Labor Day. Metheringham-060117-1 DNR Unit Supervisor Jamie Metheringham …

Click on the bold scores for more details. High School In golf yesterday, Houghton’s Ben Strong took the individual title at the boys Division One championship at the Marquette Heritage course. His 73 was two strokes better than Evan Kramer from Menominee. The Gremlins finished fourth in the team competition. …