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U.P. State Bank is excited to move into the Copper Country. President and CEO, David Williams, has been on hand while the branch has been setting up. Helping around the new office, and getting acquainted with some of his newest team members. For a few months he’s been ecstatic at …

Yesterday a missing man from Arvon Township was found safe. At 5:40 pm Baraga County Sheriff responded to a call for a missing elderly man, who was suspected to have wandered off a trail near his home. At close to 7 pm, a MSP K-9 unit trooper found the 80 …

Here are local results from the Michigan August 2, 2022 primary election. our story includes a summary of contested races and ballot questions for Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga Counties, and the eastern portion of Ontonagon County, along with links to full results for each county. Governor – Republican Primary• Tudor …

A bomb threat received yesterday afternoon at Gogebic Community College’s Ironwood campus proved to be a hoax. Officials were notified of the threat around 3:20. A search of the facilities turned up no explosives. A release from the Michigan State Police notes that similar threats were received at other colleges …

Click on the highlighted scores for more details. Twilight League In Copper Country Twilight League baseball tonight… • Houghton Building Supply-Stanton takes on Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker at the Hancock Driving Park. • REL-Mohawk Technology plays Northern Driveline at the Stanton Field. MLB Gio Urshela’s two-run homer in the bottom …

A Chassell man has been arraigned on multiple counts of child sexual abuse and using a computer to commit a crime. 18 year old Kyle Edward Britz of Chassell, was investigated by the MSP – Internet Crimes Against Children unit, following a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing …

Former Houghton County Under-Sheriff Kevin Coppo received his sentencing for a drunken driving incident in Grand Traverse County back in March, today. Coppo, joined by his attorney Patrick Fragel, stood before Judge Michael Stepka this morning, in 86th District Court. Pleading guilty to drunk driving. Coppo, apologized to the judge …

Over a year ago Circle Power began locating potential sites in the western Upper Peninsula to develop a wind energy farm. Believing the forest ridges near Stanton Township would fit their needs for a small wind development. Before construction can take place, the company encouraged the local municipalities to work …

Click on the highlighted scores for more details. Slow Pitch Softball McGann’s/Northern Auto and Pats Foods/Bucko’s claimed championships in the Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League tournament yesterday. McGann’s downed Koppers 13-3 in the Division A championship game, and Pat’s Foods edged Coca Cola/Sayens 13-11 to take the Division B …

The Champion Fire Department lived up to its name Saturday, earning top honors at the U.P. Volunteer Firefighters Tournament. The Champion squad nearly swept the board, taking first place in the Night Shirt Parade, the Commercial Parade, and the races. The Laurium Fire Department took top honors in the dress …