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The Upper Peninsula Cyber Security Institute (UPCI) at Northern Michigan University will host the first Cyber Security Symposium at the end of August. The symposium will bring together state, federal and private cyber security leaders to the area to discuss a variety of topics around being safe in an increasingly …

The Village of L’Anse has a new contract with its police officers.  At last night’s meeting, the village council approved a three-year agreement with members of the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Village Manager Bob LaFave said the deal provides hourly increases each year… It has a 75-cent raise the …

Baraga County’s new Sturgeon River recreation area in Covington Township is a step closer to reality. Last evening, county commissioners accepted the $2.7 million purchase money grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. That will cover 80 percent of the cost. The remaining 20 percent is being covered by …

The Ottawa National Forest is looking to fill volunteer positions on its federal Resource Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of 15 members that serve four-year terms. It usually meets twice per year, and virtual attendance is an option.  The RAC makes recommendations on the use of available Secure …

Click on the highlighted scores for more details. MLB The Tigers had yesterday off, and entertain the Guardians tonight. Tyler Alexander will start against Shane Bieber. Coverage begins at 6:50 on 99.3 The Lift. The Brewers also had yesterday off, and host the Rays this evening. Freddy Peralta will pitch …

The Verna Mize Triathlon was another success this year. In all the triathlon had 33 racers, about ten more than their inaugural race last year. The youngest racer to participate was 8 year old Avery Roberts who came in second for the youth division. The winner of the Youth Division …

Thru traffic on Townline Road will close tomorrow in Arvon Township. Starting in the morning, Townline Road will be closed between Skanee Road and Beesley Road. The Baraga County Road Commission will replace culverts in the area, for better water drainage around the roadway. Traffic on Townline Road will reopen …

Click on the highlighted scores for more details. MLB The Rays erupted for seven runs in the top of the ninth inning, and blanked the Tigers 7-0 yesterday. Matt Manning sparkled over seven innings, giving up just four hits, and striking out seven. Alex Lange contributed a perfect eighth inning. …

A house fire in Lake Linden yesterday afternoon is being investigated as “suspicious” by the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department. The Lake Linden Fire Department was called out just after 4 pm to 510 Kilmar Street. Firefighters from Bootjack, Hubbell, Tamarack and Calumet Township eventually joined the effort.  Investigators say the …

The 2022 Baraga County Fair is in the books. This year’s event marked almost a full return to normal. There were no static exhibits, although some vendors were onsite. Animal shows were scaled back. Still, after COVID-19 canceled the fair in 2020, and forced a limited schedule last year, patrons …