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MLB The Detroit Tigers’ losing streak reached seven games last night, with a 10-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Tarik Skubal’s major league debut was a short one, He gave up four runs on seven hits over two innings. Daniel Norris allowed two runs over four innings, and Gregory …

Eighteen more western Upper Peninsula residents have contracted COVID-19. The hot zone has moved into Ontonagon County, which has added nine confirmed positives since last Thursday, along with one probable. Five confirmed positives and one probable have been reported from Gogebic County. Houghton County has logged four new confirmed cases. …

For many years, Houghton and Hancock businesses have welcomed Michigan Tech students to the area by offering discounts and swag at Afternoon on the Town. Because of COVID-19 concerns, this year’s event is being moved online. It will take place August 29th. Students will be able to log on, browse …

The City of Houghton is looking to fill a vacancy on its Board of Review. Candidates must be a resident of the City of Houghton, and own real property within the city limits. The Board typically meets in March of each year for two six-hour days to hear appeals of …

The long process of opening the Village of Calumet up to recreational marijuana business took another step forward Monday night. Public hearings were held on proposed changes in the zoning ordinance that would accommodate marijuana businesses, and on the marijuana ordinance itself. Most members of the public who spoke supported …

The Michigan House of Representatives yesterday approved COVID-19 back to school legislation, and sent it on to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. The three-bill compromise was worked out late last week, and approved by the state senate Saturday. State Representative Greg Markkanen of Hancock voted in favor. The plan …

Lampricide treatments are scheduled to begin today in three Baraga County waterways. Personnel from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will treat the Falls, Silver, and Ravine rivers. It should take about a week to complete the process. The goal is to kill sea lamprey larvae that are burrowed in …

MLB The Detroit Tigers’ losing streak reached six games last night, as they fell to the Chicago White Sox 7-2. Matthew Boyd struck out nine batters over four innings, but gave up three runs and took the loss. The Sox clubbed six home runs. Isaac Paredes singled and drove home …

There will be no Upper Peninsula residents on Michigan’s new Independent Redistricting Commission. The 13-member panel was filled today via a random drawing. It includes four Republicans, four Democrats, and five self-described independents. The Republicans are… Douglas Clark, 73: Rochester HillsRhonda Lange, 47: Reed City  Erin Wagner, 54: Charlotte Cynthia …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ annual Fall Surplus Land Auction contains little of interest in the Upper Peninsula. The only parcel in the Copper Country is a small lot on Third Street in Centennial Heights. There’s also a tiny parcel near Watersmeet, and a small landlocked parcel near Germfask. …