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If Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has her way, election days could become state holidays. Benson has urged businesses to give their employees the day off on election days, giving them time to vote and even work at the polls. Recently, Wayne State University announced they would be giving …

Michigan Senator Gary Peters, is continuing his oversight efforts, to make sure the U.S. is prepared in case the coronavirus epidemic widens. So far, the outbreak has affected over 60,000 worldwide, and left close to 2,000 people dead. Peters recently held a round table discussion with public health officials as …

Anton “Tony” Demboski of Quinnesec has been awarded 2020’s “Outstanding Conservationist” from the Upper Peninsula’s Sportsmen’s Alliance. Dave Johnson, UPSA’s president said “Through his important work in this group and elsewhere, Tony Demboski repeatedly demonstrated his caring, concern and willingness to act on behalf of conservation issues.” Johnson also added …

Representative Greg Markkenan is hosting office hours, away from his Lansing office later this week. Friday, you can stop by the Main Street Cafe in L’Anse from 3:30p-4:30p. Saturday, you can come out to the Crystal Falls Library on Superior Avenue from 10am-11am and then from Noon-1pm at Tall Pines …

High School students from the Copper Country ISD, Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD and Forest Park Schools, have won $1,000 scholarships from the TRIO Talent Search from Finlandia University to attend Summer Youth Programs at Michigan Tech. In all, 19 9th, 10th & 11th graders won the scholarships, offered by TRIO, through a …

High School In high school girls basketball last night… – Calumet shut down Houghton 68-35. Jana Loukus led the Copper Kings with 26 points. Maryellen Trewhella scored 13 for the Gremlins. – Hancock lost to West Iron County 50-42. D’Andra Kero led the Bulldogs with 11 points. – Lake Linden-Hubbell …

A federal judge has ruled portions of Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry Act are unconstitutional. The ruling affects the 44,000 offenders on the website. The judge presiding over the case, US District Court Judge Robert Cleland, realizes his ruling, will fracture the existing structure of the registry, but went with his …

If you’re a high school senior, with thoughts on multiculturalism, they could win you a $1,000 scholarship, to Michigan Tech University. The Parade of Nations wants to know what you think of multiculturalism, specifically, what does it mean to you? And what do you think it means to your community, …

Thanks to a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Hancock School Public Library will be hosting a new after school club. The new Code Club will teach you how to make apps, games and websites. The primary software that will be used, is a coding software …

If you have questions regarding the U.P. ‘s propane supply, you can stop by the Portage Lake District Library this Saturday, the 22nd, from 12:30p-2:30p and meet with representatives from the U.P. Energy Task Force. This is an informal meeting, and is considered an opportunity for residents to learn how …