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MI-TRALE is announcing that work to prepare the Ontonagon to Rockland (OR) rail grade for recreational use will begin on June 29th with the initial grading and then on July 12th the major milling will be started.  Angelo Luppino, Inc., was awarded the contract to reclaim 12.3 miles of the …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District is urging residents to support its popular Career and Technical Education Program. A millage of 1 mill for ten years is on the August ballot throughout the district. CCISD Superintendent George Stockero said the CTE Program offers classes in Auto-Tech, Health Careers and Certified …

More recycling bins are on their way. The city of Houghton had received a grant to purchase the bins and then offered them to residents for $10 each, far below the actual cost of the bins. The $10 charge was to help offset part of the matching funds provided by …

Throwing cigarette butts on city streets is littering. That’s the message the Houghton Police Department is trying to get through to smokers who simply toss their cigarette butts on the ground. Police Chief John Donnelly said his department has been handing out flyers to local businesses in hopes of curbing …

Many employees of the city of Houghton will be getting a raise. The city council approved contracts with the Department of Public Works, the Houghton Police Officers Association and the city’s Non-Union employees. Approval for the contract for Houghton Police Supervisory Employees was put off until the next meeting. Employees …

The Upper Peninsula’s beaches and lakes attract many visitors each year, but what if the history of the area is impacting the view? This looks to be the case in parts of Schoolcraft Township. Over the past few decades, dark stamp sands have taken over what once was white sand …

The Village of Calumet is being sued by its former police chief. Lake Linden resident Joel Dobis has filed a lawsuit in the U.S District Court’s West District of Michigan, alleging age discrimination on the part of the Calumet Village Council. The former Zilwaukee police chief was 59-years old when …

HOUGHTON, MI, Wednesday, June 21, 2017– Immerse yourself in the arts at Michigan Tech. See the exciting variety of events produced and presented by the Rozsa Center and Department of Visual and Performing Arts—visit our new website . The site was moved into the new Michigan Tech content management system template, designed …

As the July Fourth holiday approaches, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers will focus on keeping boaters safe through heightened awareness and enforcement of boating under the influence laws. The initiative is part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign, which runs June 30-July 2. The annual campaign is …

Medicare has become much more complicated over the past several years, with choices on how to receive your health benefits, as well as offering prescription drug coverage. Many people have a difficult time understanding their options. UPCAP’s Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program is offering a free seminar to help those new …