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Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night…• Houghton held off Brother Rice 6-5. The Gremlins took a two-goal lead into the third period. The Warriors closed the gap to one, but Mike Maillette reestablished the cushion with his third goal …

Keweenaw Peninsula residents are very active all year round. And hitting the trails is always a major part of recreation. For some though getting out and into a pair of ski can be challenging. This month Equipment Loan Keweenaw or ELK for short, are training outdoor enthusiast with disabilities, how …

Soon enough howling dogs and their mushers will return to Calumet for the start of the CopperDog 150. But before then the race typically holds community events to help raise awareness for the race, and offer some fun during those gray cloudy winter days. Tomorrow Calumet will play host to …

State officials are urging snowmobilers to watch for areas of water along trails. The unusually warm January weather has caused low areas that are usually frozen by this time to remain wet and slushy.  Trails across the U.P. are generally in good condition, but there are some problem areas. Trail …

The City of Houghton is looking for a new member for its Downtown Development and Tax Increment Finance Authority.  The board meets two to three times per year. Members should have an interest in property located in the downtown district and/or be a resident of downtown Houghton. If you’re interested, …

After several weeks of increases, gasoline prices in Michigan seem to have leveled off. AAA Michigan’s ongoing survey pegs the statewide average price of a gallon of unleaded regular at $3.29 this morning. That’s two cents lower than a week ago, seven cents higher than a month ago, and 12 …

The Portage Health Foundation is supporting a new scholarship aimed at helping medical students who wish to practice in the Upper Peninsula. The grants are being provided to students at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, UP Campus, which is headquartered at UP Health System-Marquette. The first four …

A West Iron County School District teacher has resigned after allegations of unprofessional conduct. In a statement released yesterday, Superintendent Kevin Schmutzler said the teacher had been placed on paid administrative leave when an investigation into the allegation was begun, and stepped down January 4th, before the investigation was completed. …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night…• Hancock outskated Negaunee 5-1. David Olson, Bryce Hanner, Jackson Sintkowski, Max Heinonen and Mitch Cora scored for the Bulldogs. Dan Wroblewski made 10 saves to get the win in net. On tonight’s hockey …

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce is seeking board members to fill empty positions on their board of directors. Each term will hold the position on the board for three years. Applicants for the Baraga Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have to be members of the chamber, either through their …