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Ryan Heinonen joined the program to talk about being made the permanent CEO at UP Health Systems – Portage. He’s a Copper Country native and had most recently served as Chief Nursing Officer. The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation has just released a documentary on the rerelease of the …

High School At the Trenton MIHL Showcase Saturday… • Hancock routed Rockford 6-1. • Houghton downed Orchard Lake St. Mary 4-2. Camden Markham had two goals and an assist. Landon Stevens and Gaborik Carlson each had a goal and two assists. Troy Povich got the win in net. • Calumet …

High School In high school hockey, Calumet, Houghton and Hancock are downstate for the Trenton MIHL Showcase. Yesterday… • Hancock defeated East Grand Rapids 5-2. Calvin Heinonen scored two goals and added two assists for the Bulldogs. Todd Anderson and Chad Nordstrom each had a goal and two assists, and …

Mohawk’s Scott Pacetti was arrested Thursday after a year-long investigation into his drug dealing. He has been charged with 14 counts related to possessing or distributing a rash of narcotics, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, and MDMA (ecstasy). Detectives with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team have conducted undercover drug …

An opinion in Kamin vs. City of Houghton was released Friday morning by the 12th Circuit Court. Judge Charles Goodman ruled in favor of the Houghton Planning Commission related to a dispute over its approval of a site plan for a potential Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on an outlot between …

It’s a common sight in winter to see snowmobiles criss-crossing the canal once the water freezes, but this year there are unusual dangers associated with the activity. The City of Houghton suggests that you stay on the designated trail system, which features a crossing on the lower level of the …

The latest COVID-19 report from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department shows a significant decline in case count. For the seven-day period ending Wednesday, Houghton County dropped from 513 the week prior to 215. Baraga County fell to 75 cases and Keweenaw edged down to 19 from 23. The results …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Young Professionals, Portage Health Foundation, MTEC Smart Zone, and Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance have released the nominees for this year’s Sparkplug Awards. Accolades are handed out in five separate categories, such as Community Contributor of the Year, Excellence in Customer Service, First Responder of …

High School In boys high school basketball last night… • L’Anse got past Baraga 43-34. • Ewen-Trout Creek overwhelmed Watersmeet 87-47. In girls play… • Calumet overpowered Chassell 93-11. Six Copper Kings reached double figures, led by Alexis Strom with 20 points. • Ontonagon defeated Bessemer 40-22. • Baraga outscored …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is teaming up with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to offer a youth COVID-19 vaccination clinic today between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. According to last week’s COVID-19 update, Baraga County is trailing the rest of the region in vaccination rate for the age …