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MLB Spencer Turnbull was shaky in his return from the injured list last night, as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Chicago White Sox 7-4. Turnbull gave up two runs in the first inning, and left after the third. He struck out seven, but threw 76 pitches. Gregory Soto gave …

CALUMET, Mich. – From cherry tomatoes to red onions, golden corn kernels to green bell peppers, many veggies are freshest in summer. Learn how to make a colorful and healthy variety a part of your meal plan during a free cooking demonstration at Pat’s Foods in Calumet. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and …

IRON MOUNTAIN – The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain is seeking community mental health agencies, local human services agencies, hospitals, Veterans and their families, and any other interested organizations or individuals to participate in its seventh annual Mental Health Summit on Tuesday, August 20. The summit …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech writer Mark Wilcox: In the next step in a commitment to northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse region Michigan Technological University and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) will formalize a new partnership on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Michigan Tech President Richard J. Koubek and NMC …

Representatives from Ontonagon County Emergency Management and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department are working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency following an accidental mercury spill at an abandoned garage and vacant lot in Mass City. Officials say the spill was small, has been contained and is not a threat …

MLB The Texas Rangers broke open a close game with four runs in the seventh inning, and went on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 yesterday. Jordan Zimmermann turned in a quality start, allowing four runs on six hits over six innings, and leaving with the game tied. In the …

UPDATE:  The pilot killed in Saturday’s plane crash has been identified as 36-year-old Jack Maccani of Ironwood.  An autopsy will be performed as required by the FAA and NTSB. Undersheriff Witt of the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department will accompany FAA and NTSB personnel to the site today. DNR Porcupine Mountain …

MLB Rougned Odor’s home run in the bottom of the 10th inning gave the Texas Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers last night. The blow came one pitch after Odor had appeared to strike out – starting to swing at a two-strike breaking ball from Nick Ramirez. Video …

MLB The Detroit Tigers’ late comeback fell short, as they lost to the Texas Rangers 5-4 last night. Tyler Alexander pitched into the sixth inning, giving up four runs on 10 hits. After taking a brief 1-0 lead in the top of the first, Detroit was blanked until Miguel Cabrera singled …

Finlandia University has adopted a new online learning system for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  The learning management platform Canvas is expected to help streamline the learning and grading process. “The new Canvas classrooms will provide students with the technology that is needed for learning to come alive, no matter …