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One of the most vocal critics of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s COVID-19 policies has now contracted the virus. Republican State Senator Tom Barrett of Charlotte is one of the sponsors of the bill that would eliminate the emergency authority the governor is using to put COVID-19 safety restrictions in place. He’s …

A 15 mile long section of the state managed ORV trail B route in Keweenaw County has been closed until mid-September. This from an email from The DNR. The owner of the land is conducting logging activities, and the trail is not safe for use. A reroute was not possible. …

When the Houghton County Fair Board decided to cancel this year’s fair, but still have the livestock show and sale, one of the biggest questions was “Will there be food?” And the answer is yes. This year Skerbeck Entertainment Group will be at the fair August 27th though the 30th, …

MLB The Detroit Tigers dropped both ends of their rain-delayed doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds yesterday, losing the opener 4-3, then falling 4-0 in the nightcap. Detroit fell behind early in game one, as the Reds scored twice off Rony Garcia in the first inning, and added one more in …

A 56-year-old man died Friday aternoon as the result of a traffic crash on US-41 north of Baraga. State police troopers were called out just after 4:00 to the Pines Convenience Center. Their preliminary report indicates a southbound black Chevrolet Impala driven by a 48-year-old Pelkie woman attempted to make …

MLB The Detroit Tigers’ scheduled game against the Cincinnati Reds yesterday was rained out. It will be made up this afternoon as part of a doubleheader. Rony Garcia will face Anthony DeSclafani in the opener. Daniel Norris will make his season debut in the nightcap, with the Reds’ starter still …

MLB The Detroit Tigers rode five doubles and a strong start by Spencer Turnbull to a 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds last night. JaCoby Jones, Christin Stewart, Andrew Romine, C.J. Cron and Travis Demeritte each hit two-baggers. Demeritte was making his season debut, after being called up from Toledo …

From Finlandia UniversityAfter careful consideration, Finlandia Director of Athletics Curtis Wittenberg has announced the cancellation of competition for the University’s fall teams (football, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball) for the fall 2020 season. While Finlandia’s fall teams will not compete in any games or competition for the fall season, …

A DNR Conservation Officer is credited with saving a drowning swimmer in Lake Superior. Mark Zitnik believes he was just doing his job, despite the fact he was off-duty, when he jumped off his boat, to help a swimmer who was in trouble.  Zitnik and his family were on their …

The City of Houghton also has an opening on their Planning Commission. This spot is for the Recreational/Tourism representative. This term expires on December 31st, 2022. Like Hancock, interested candidates must live in or own property within the city limits. The deadline to submit your application is August 5th at …