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The International Frisbee Tournament returns July 10-11, with teams coming from as far away as Japan. They’ll be playing guts frisbee at Hancock’s Driving Park, which Wikipedia describes as similar to dodgeball. Longtime player Ron Blau says that is somewhat accurate. Teams of five are lined up across from each …

Hiawatha National Forest in the central Upper Peninsula is easing restrictions put in place earlier this year to safeguard against the threat of wildfires. The measures were originally instituted on June 10th, and had limited where visitors could build campfires. Public Affairs Officer Leah Anderson says guests should still be …

Michigan Republicans have responded to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s request for $25 million to allow for temporary hiring with a proposal of their own. Senate Bills 507-509 would extend the grace period for license renewals, state-issued IDs, and vehicle registrations until September 30th and forbid the department from charging …

Life on campus will be back to normal at Michigan Tech in the fall, and that includes a tuition increase. President Richard Koubek says there is more to the story, as students have many options to help manage the price. So, the Board did vote to have a tuition increase …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is providing over 90 percent of the cost for needed repairs at Big Traverse Marina. Due to the emergency nature of the application, the agency has the ability to waive the standard agreement for a 100% match by the community. The project is estimated …

For the first time, all motorized vehicle traffic, from trucks to golf carts, will be prohibited on Superior Avenue in the Village of Baraga on the Fourth of July for the Lumberjack Days celebration. The road will close at 8:00 AM on Sunday until after the fireworks display at dusk. …

Upper Peninsula Wildlife Rehabilitation is the beneficiary of a $40,000 gift from Edward “Bud” Cole of Eagle River [Correction: The article originally said Houghton.] Beth Maatta, who runs the facility, is soon to be the only certified raptor rehabber in the entire Upper Peninsula, and the current facility has only …

Houghton outdoor sports enthusiasts can now mark August 7th off with ink. The Verna Mize Triathlon has been approved by city and county officials. Organizer Mary Kaminski says honoring Mize by naming the inaugural event after her was a no-brainer, considering the swim will take place in the canal and …

If you are living or working in the City of Houghton, be aware that scammers are targeting residents by impersonating members of the police department. The criminals begin the call by asking for monetary donations and then threaten you with arrest if you don’t comply. The department says in a …

The Houghton County Clerk, Jennifer Kelly, hasn’t seen a lot of marriage licenses this wedding season. But that doesn’t mean that couples aren’t getting ready to say their vows. Once they come in and apply, that license is good for 30 days. Over the year, Jennifer Kelly has filed many …