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Lynn Rogers, principal biologist at the Wildlife Research Institute in Ely, Minnesota, is a Michigan native renowned worldwide for his studies of black bears. Known to have formed trusting relationships with wild black bears, including mothers with cubs, Rogers is often likened to Jane Goodall for his depth of empirical …

Click on the bold scores for more details. MLB Matthew Boyd turned in six strong innings, as the Detroit Tigers got past the Cleveland Indians 4-1 yesterday. Boyd gave up seven hits, but just one run. Justin Wilson, Alex Wilson and Francisco Rodriguez contributed an inning scoreless relief. Alex Avila’s …

Click on the bold scores for more details. MLB Justin Verlander was hit hard Saturday, as the Cleveland Indians routed the Detroit Tigers 13-6. Verlander surrendered seven runs in the first three innings. He gave up three home runs. Two additional runners who reached base before he left the game with …

Click on the bold scores for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers survived another bullpen meltdown, and defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-6 Friday night. Detroit took a 6-0 lead into the eighth inning, thanks to home runs by Miguel Cabrera and Alex Avila. Cleveland picked up a run in the …

Supporters of the annual summer Dam Jam in Calumet have put together a musical fundraiser Saturday evening (April 15th). Organizer Jim Newman says some of the musicians who’ll be playing this summer will take the stage at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock, including some members of the Jimmy Hats. The …

Spring weather is still developing in the Copper Country, but it’s not too early to think about getting involved with summer events. Main Street Calumet has opened registration for pasty and craft vendors for Pasty Fest. The vendor registration deadline is May 15th. Parade registration is also open, with a …

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly continues to put the finishing touches on their plans to provide Easter dinners to hundreds of area seniors on Sunday. Meals will be served at 2:00 at St. Ignatius Church in Houghton, the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock, Sacred Heart Church in Calumet, the …

As drug traffic, abuse and addiction increases in the Upper Peninsula, what can our churches do? More, say leaders of four Upper Peninsula religious denominations. Their “Ecumenical Statement on Addictions” was presented this week. It’s signed by Episcopal Bishop Rayford Ray, Evangelical Lutheran Church Bishop Thomas Skrenes, United Methodist Church …

The State Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate the cause of an early morning fire in West Hancock. The alarm was sounded just after 3:00 at an apartment in the 1500 block of Anthony Street. Firefighters from Hancock and Houghton battled the blaze, which burned through the roof …

Click on the bold scores for more details. MLB Detroit pitchers gave up three home runs and eight walks yesterday, as the Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins 11-5. Jordan Zimmermann struggled with his control, and was charged with five runs before leaving with two outs in the fifth inning. Anibal …