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The season might not seem ideal for running. But plenty of Upper Peninsula residents still find the time to get up. Get their shoes on and go for a run around the block. Among those who brave the cold for some cardio are plenty of residents who will also take …

Visit Keweenaw has begun accepting applications for the 2024 destination development grant program. The Keweenaw Peninsula’s visitor’s bureau announced yesterday that will begin accepting grant proposals from local organizations, municipalities, and non-profits for projects aimed at amplifying tourism opportunities in their community. The destination development grant program in the past …

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations from the community for its 2023 Business of the Year Award. On an annual basis, the Baraga Chamber seeks to recognize a business from the county that demonstrates a passion for their business and stands as an advanced leader of business in the …

Sales for two of the last Finlandia University properties are expected to close soon. Following final approval from the Ingham County court earlier this month. According to City Manager Mary Babcock, in her report at the January city council meeting, the Jutila Center Condos will be sold to Hancock Office …

The Michigan After-school Partnership applauds the state’s recent 50 Million Dollar Investment in Out-of-School Time Programs. Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced 50 million dollars in grant awards supporting afterschool, out-of-school time, and summer leaning programming in Michigan. Three of the organizations benefiting from the state’s investment in youth programming …

Karl Bohnak plans to run for the state representative in the 109th district in the 2024 election. Bohnak announced late last month his official plans to run as a republican in the august state primary election for the 109th house district. Currently the house seat in the 109th is held …

Chris Palmer has been named the new director of the Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment. MI-TRALE recently held its annual board elections during a January meeting to decide on five positions. Previous Director Jon Fourez was elected to Vice president. Additionally, previous directors Jim Fooce …

Youth hockey in the Calumet Laurium Keweenaw area has one day left to apply for a 5,000 dollar grant with the Keweenaw Community Foundation. The CLK Youth Hockey fund will support the continued tradition of hockey for kids in the local area in honor of Joel Tuoriniemi. He was a …

The FBI Detroit Field Office warns parents across the state about the dangers associated online that may lead to sextortion. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s office in Detroit announced yesterday that sextortion cases targeting Michigan children are on the rise, and it is to provide parents, educators, caregivers, and children …

A Laurium couple was arrested by Michigan State Police for possession of child sexual abuse material. The MSP Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announced yesterday the recent arrest of William Nicholas Horner, 43, and Stacey Jean Horner, 42, of Laurium, for possession of sexual abuse …