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An Ontonagon man was killed in a traffic crash late Thursday night.  Sheriff’s deputies report that 33-year-old Brennan Sharlow was a passenger in a vehicle that veered off Norwich Road south of Domitrovich Road, skidded 400 feet through a ditch, and hit a tree. Sharlow was killed. The driver suffered …

Gas prices have taken an upward spike in the Copper Country, and across the state. AAA Michigan reports that the current price for a gallon of unleaded regular in the Marquette area has risen to $4.09. That’s 33 cents higher than last week. The statewide average is at $3.97 per …

The investigation continues into a death threat against Democratic First District U.S. House of Representatives candidate Dr. Bob Lorinser.  The threat was received by the Lorinser campaign via text message Thursday, in response to an invitation to a campaign appearance in Elk Rapids. It stated exactly when and where the …

State Representative Greg Markkanen has officially proposed that the Upper Peninsula be given its own Natural Resources Commission… We just feel that the NRC from downstate, coming from Ann Arbor, Detroit, are just totally out of touch with what’s going on across the U.P. Markkanen says the idea has been …

State Representative Greg Markkanen is proposing that Michigan change its official state bird… The robin is a wonderful bird, don’t get me wrong, but the Kirtland warbler is unique to Michigan. Kirtland’s warbler was listed as an endangered species in 1967, after being driven nearly to extinction because of reduced …

The four candidates to become the next president of Northern Michigan University will meet with the school’s board of trustees today. The candidates are:• Debra S. Larson, provost and vice president of academic affairs at California State University, Chico, and an Ishpeming native.• Brock Tessman, Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education …

Hockey gives blood, next week that is. On Tuesday the U.P. Regional Blood Center will hold a community blood drive at the Calumet Colosseum. Blood supplies across the Upper Peninsula are in critical need, and blood drives serve great importance in communities. As a single donation can help up to …

 After nearly 60 years in business, Jerry Rota decided to retire and close up shop on the Vansville Bar, on US-41. While in business, many patrons posted dollar bills on his walls and ceiling. Rota wanted to take the money and put it back into a community that had given …

The process of renaming the Baraga Post Office after a pioneering female legislator has taken a step forward. The bill sponsored by Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow was recently passed by the United States Senate. It moves on to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. If approved, …

The Halloween season begins Saturday evening, as the Lake Linden Campground hosts its annual Spooktember event. The public is welcome, and you do not need to be registered at the campground. Refreshments will be available between 6 and 8. A costume parade for children and adults starts at 7, with …