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With winter quickly approaching, U.P. Power Company (UPPCO) is highlighting resources that may be available to citizens through the U.P. 2-1-1 Call Center.  “2-1-1” is an easy telephone number to remember that connects Upper Peninsula citizens to important information, services and assistance, including help with home heating. Jodi Formolo, Director …

The seven Upper Peninsula Michigan State Police posts collected nearly 200 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day held on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The MSP partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies for the event to provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for …

Book World announced that all 45 of their bookstores will be closing across the Midwest. Houghton… Marquette… and five other stores in the Upper Peninsula, will be closing their doors on January 15th. According to an article by Publisher’s Weekly, senior vice president Mark Dupont said sales have been plummeting …

What will detectives find when they arrive to investigate a murder at an English Convent? That’s what audiences will find out when the Houghton High School Drama Club presents Murder In A Nunnery this weekend. Drama Instructor Dave Crowley says he chooses plays that he knows will challenge the actors …

Today is the anniversary marking ten years since Aspirus health system of Wausau acquired the hospital from the Village of Ontonagon. Over the past decade Aspirus Ontonagon has grown in both size and in services. Highlights include the 8,000-plus square foot emergency department expansion and inpatient unit renovation, as well …

The Academy of Educators has three new members inducted recently by Michigan Tech. The inductees are 1980 alumnus William Bertoldi, Houghton Middle School science teacher Sarah Gerborkoff, and the Middle School Director for the Michigan Science Teachers Association Yoneé Bryant-Kuiphoff. The induction ceremony was held on October 21st. The Academy …

Those facing legal troubles and in need of an attorney in the Keweenaw will soon be able to receive more adequate representation. Plans are underway to open a non profit organization that would operate a Tri County Defenders Office… providing council to those who stand accused and cannot afford an …

Main Street Calumet is calling it a success!  The city hosted its first trunk or treat last night, drawing participants to the downtown area where decorated vehicles lined up on fifth street passing out Halloween candy and mingling with parents and children. Skeletons… witches…. ninja turtles and many more themed …

The North Woods Conservancy’s 2017 “Get to Know the North Woods” photo contest for non-professional photographers concluded on September 30. A double blind judging process was used for selecting winning photos. First, Second, and Third Place plus one winner and two runners-up in a Honorary Category were selected by Paul Grathoff, a …

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today issued an Executive Order moving the Office of the Great Lakes from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Department of Natural Resources. “The Great Lakes are one of Michigan’s most prized natural resources,” Snyder said. “Proper protection and management of the lakes …