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Don’t Be Chicken–Help Support SKY

When is chicken poop a good thing? When it lands on your number and you win while helping to support Simple Kindness For Youth. Chicken Bingo returns to Bridgefest this Saturday at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. SKY’s Bubba Megowen explains the simple rules of the game.  “This is where you …

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Finnish American Heritage Center Wins Historical Society Award

The following press release was issued by the Historical Society of Michigan: LANSING, Mich.—The Historical Society of Michigan announces the winners of its 2019 Upper Peninsula History Awards, which will be presented during its 70th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference in Escanaba, Michigan, June 28-30, 2019. Each year, the Historical Society of …

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Aspirus Welcomes New U.P. Regional President

The following press release was issued by Aspirus: UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. – Aspirus has hired Christine Harff, JD, MBA, BSN, as the Aspirus Upper Peninsula Regional President, effective June 24. In this role, Harff will be responsible for leading strategic direction and growth, aligning Aspirus’ regional hospitals and clinics, and overseeing …

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Alston Man Arrested For Cocaine Delivery

An Alston man is in custody after his arrest on charges related to the delivery of cocaine. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, along with troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post, arrested the 43-year-old suspect on June 6th. He was arrested following a month-long investigation involving …

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Fire Destroys Barn & Log Home

A fire in a burn barrel is being blamed for a structure fire Tuesday afternoon in Portage Township. The fire began shortly around 4:10pm at Sheridan Place on US-41. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says the fire originated in a burn barrel then ignited a nearby wooden fence, which then …

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MSP Calumet Post Holding Open House

The Michigan State Police Calumet Post is holding an open house this Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the post located on US-41 just south of Calumet. The open house is a great opportunity to meet members of the post, learn more about the Michigan State Police, and to get …

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Bridgefest Parade To Have Patriotic Theme

Flags will be waving at this year’s Bridgefest parade and there’s still time for last minute registration. The annual parade across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge from Hancock to Houghton also falls on Flag Day, so volunteers will be passing out mini-American flags ahead of the floats. Parade organizer Dave …

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