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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly are nearly ready to spread some holiday joy this week. Thursday, for thanksgiving, the group plans to bring seniors together for a nice meal and fellowship. There are a number of meal delivery and in person meal sites throughout the copper country and in …

Two buildings were destroyed in a Saturday afternoon fire in Iron River. With some firefighters unavailable because of the firearm deer hunting season, both the West Iron County and the Caspian Gaastra Fire Departments were called out just before 2:00 to the 800 block of West Adams Street. Officials report …

UPDATE NOVEMBER 22, 2022 – Houghton High School junior Ian Evans took the title, after talking about his experiences as the target of homophobic slurs. Evans won a trip to Washington, D.C., where he will have the opportunity to discuss the issue with lawmakers. ORIGINAL STORY NOVEMBER 21, 2022 – …

Bond for the man charged with causing two deaths in a car crash November 4th has been reduced. Thirty-four-year-old Ryan Orzechowicz from Covington faces two counts of Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death, and two counts of Reckless Driving Causing Death. He could face up to 15 years in prison. At …

With snow falling across much of the state over the past few days, the Pure Michigan winter advertising campaign has launched. The $2.4 million budget includes national television ads on the Hallmark channel, along with buys in Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and South Bend. The western …

With the heavily-traveled Thanksgiving holiday approaching, gasoline prices are at their lowest levels in weeks. AAA Michigan’s ongoing survey pegs the statewide average of a gallon of unleaded regular at $3.81. That’s 22 cents lower than a week ago, and 30 cents lower than a month ago, but still 41 …

Deer hunters in Michigan are experiencing the best results downstate. The latest figures from the Department of Natural Resources show nearly 200,000 deer have been reported harvested since the firearm season began last Tuesday. Montcalm County, in the central Lower Peninsula, led the way with 5,300 kills reported. Sanilac County, …

We have received more information regarding the semi truck accident in L’Anse that killed one man, and destroyed the Holiday Gas station on US -41, on October 13th. According a police report obtained from the Michigan State Police, Dawaun Johnson had a blood alcohol content above 0.15, when his blood …

Shakespeare’s stories are full of tragic, comedic, and snarky women. And what happens when you get Lady Macbeth, Cordilia, Juliet, Desdemona, Ophelia, and frenemies together in the afterlife? They might trade remarks, play some board games, sew, and speak with a therapist. The Houghton High School Drama Club will take …

The search for a missing L’Anse man has ended. Late Tuesday, at 9:55 pm the Baraga County Sheriff responded for a 35 year old missing L’Anse man, who had not reported into work that day, and had not been seen since the morning of Monday, November 14th. On Wednesday deputies …