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There are two proposals that will appear in some voting districts in the Copper Country next month. The Village of Calumet is asking residents to approve a Capital Improvement Bond Proposal in the amount of $500,000. The funds would be used to pay for snow removal and street maintenance equipment, …

Photo by InvestUP News–United States Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton, left, speaks with Calumet Electronics President/Chief Executive Officer State Vairo during a tour to Calumet Electronics on Tuesday morning in Calumet, Mich. Also pictured is Todd Brassard, right, VP/Chief Operating Officer at Calumet Electronics. A small manufacturing company …

MLB The Detroit Tigers dropped a 3-2 marathon to the Philadelphia Phillies last night. Rhys Hoskins singled home the winning run off Daniel Stumpf in the top of the 15th inning. Detroit had a chance to close it out in the bottom of the 14th, but Nicholas Castellanos was thrown …

Applications are now being accepted for the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Fund. The primary purpose of this fund is to promote, develop, and sustain quality cross-country skiing in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. This Field of Interest Grant from the Keweenaw Community Foundation has over $2,600 available to grant this year …

Pasty Fest will be held Saturday, August 17th in Calumet and there is still time for those interested in getting involved. Main Street Calumet has extended the deadline for sponsorship to this Friday at 5pm. All sponsors who make contact prior to this date will be included on all print …

Motorists can expect to find lane closures on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge this week. The Michigan Department of Transportation will be conducting routine maintenance of the bridge between Houghton and Hancock tonight and tomorrow evening. This work will require single-lane closures between 7 and 10 p.m. each day. MDOT …

High water levels in the Great Lakes is causing government agencies to issue warnings to swimmers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, strongly urges individuals to use caution around breakwaters, piers or jetties and to adhere to posted warning signs. There have been 35 drownings in the Great …

MLB The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and host the Philadelphia Phillies in a quick interleague set beginning tonight. Matthew Boyd will pitch against Aaron Nola. Pregame coverage will start at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift. The Tigers have signed veteran starting pitcher Edwin Jackson to a minor-league deal. Jackson …

Programs are available through the government to help potential homebuyers get a loan or assist in fixing up their current home. The three programs are Guaranteed Housing, Direct Housing, and Single Family Repair programs offered through USDA Rural Development. State Director Jason Allen says helping residents to own their own …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The Finlandia Alumni Board (FAB) is pleased to announce the final total of Finlandia’s first annual Giving Day; $8,945.46. As a result, the FAB will be giving away 35 $250 Alumni Association Textbook Awards this coming semester.In February of 2019, the FAB determined it wanted …