Leroy Parnell, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and is among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. An ace guitarist who has received widespread acclaim as a guitar slinger and one of the world’s premier slide players, …
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The Calumet Theatre’s annual Musical Mondays Series concludes with a very special reserved seating show starring Robbie Fulks on August 19. A critically acclaimed Americana and Alternative Country sensation, Fulks has been hailed as a brilliant songwriter and musician. His most recent release, 2017’s Upland Stories earned year’s-best recognition from NPR and Rolling Stone among …
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CALUMET, Mich. – From cherry tomatoes to red onions, golden corn kernels to green bell peppers, many veggies are freshest in summer. Learn how to make a colorful and healthy variety a part of your meal plan during a free cooking demonstration at Pat’s Foods in Calumet. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and …
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The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech writer Mark Wilcox: In the next step in a commitment to northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse region Michigan Technological University and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) will formalize a new partnership on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Michigan Tech President Richard J. Koubek and NMC …
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Representatives from Ontonagon County Emergency Management and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department are working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency following an accidental mercury spill at an abandoned garage and vacant lot in Mass City. Officials say the spill was small, has been contained and is not a threat …
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UPDATE: The pilot killed in Saturday’s plane crash has been identified as 36-year-old Jack Maccani of Ironwood. An autopsy will be performed as required by the FAA and NTSB. Undersheriff Witt of the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department will accompany FAA and NTSB personnel to the site today. DNR Porcupine Mountain …
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Finlandia University has adopted a new online learning system for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. The learning management platform Canvas is expected to help streamline the learning and grading process. “The new Canvas classrooms will provide students with the technology that is needed for learning to come alive, no matter …
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The Baraga County Fair gets underway today for three days of country fun and fare at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. The public is welcome to come and enjoy the animals, competitions, carnival rides, and entertainment today through Sunday. Highlights include the Baraga County Queen competition, the exhibit hall, and the …
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Marquette city officials continue to evaluate the condition of the Pine Ridge apartment building, which was damaged by a fire earlier this week. Meanwhile, many residents of the building continue to be sheltered at the Superior Dome on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Because of the extensive damage done …
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The buyer for the former Marquette General Hospital campus is pulling out of the deal. Veridea Group entered into a purchase and sale agreement last November with a subsidiary of LifePoint Health to acquire the 21-acre site. That agreement was subject to satisfactory due diligence results and certain other conditions …
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