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Houghton County residents may have turned a corner in how they think about recycling. That was the consensus  from the Houghton County Board of Commissioners meeting last night. Surveys were sent out to residents, and close to 400 responded, showing confidence in improved recycling efforts in the county. Of those …

Cautious optimism,  that’s what Governor Whitmer said about the latest round of Michigan’s COVID-19 stats, during her press conference yesterday afternoon. She answered a few questions her office has received, including “What is the problem with easing restrictions in regions of the state, with low COVID cases?” The money the …

Tonight you can watch a discussion regarding a subject Yoopers are watching with great interest. Line 5: What’s the fuss? A virtual discussion, presented by the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition, will feature U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and retired wildlife biologist Jeff Towner and Mike Ripley from the Chippewa Ottawa …

This past Friday morning, approximately 1am, State Police from the Calumet Post responded to a break in at the Calumet Curling Club. Trooper Derek Larson, who conducted the investigation, had this to say. Approximately $400 worth of damage was caused when they broke a window, and the suspects stole beverages …

Michigan’s National Guard will be conducting a series of flyovers throughout the state today, to show appreciation for the heroes who are on the frontline battling the COVID-19 pandemic, and giving the help Michiganders need right now. According to the 127th Wing Facebook page, Houghton and Hancock are scheduled for …

The Village of L’Anse is already trying to plan for a loss in state funding because of COVID-19 expenses. At last night’s meeting Village Manager Bob LaFave told council members that the potential drop will need to be factored into next year’s budget. The village finance committee will begin the …

Baraga County residents will face two millage renewals in the August election. If approved, the first will extend the one mill levy that supports senior citizens programs through 2027. The second would extend the existing two-mill road levy through 2026. The money is used for county roads, and roads within …

Yesterday at their virtual town hall meeting, Michigan Tech outlined their three step plan to return to face to face instruction, in time for the Fall Semester. Five high ranking Michigan Tech officials held the meeting. The three step plan will be implemented, in line with state mandates for health …

Even though Michigan’s K-12 Schools have been shut down since mid-March, that doesn’t mean they’ve slowed down. In fact, they’ve kicked it up a few notches. Houghton Portage Township School District, is hard at work with their meal program, along with the Hancock School District, have prepared close to 100,000 …

This is National Hospital Week, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that means more than usual. UP Health System Portage is taking a moment to honor not only their employees, but the millions of healthcare workers throughout the county, who have dedicated their lives to taking care of people, especially …