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An aerial photo shows an old railroad grade, now a recreational trail, running across the base of a slope above Hubbell in Houghton County. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources With temperatures starting to rise, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is concerned about spring runoff on state designated trails …

One man is dead after an accident involving a tractor in Covington Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post responded to the accident around 3:20 Monday afternoon. Authorities say 84-year-old Thomas Disney had fallen off his tractor and was trapped beneath the machine. A family member was first …

A small school of just 11 students used reading to raise money for raptors. Students at Arvon Township Schools in Baraga County were able to raise $700 for the Chocolay Raptor Center during March’s Reading Month with their Read for Raptors program. Each student recruited donors from family and friends …

The following press release was issued by the SBA: ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Private NonProfit (PNP) organizations in Michigan of the May 2 deadline to submit Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications for damages caused by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides on June 16-18, 2018. …

A redevelopment project in Lake Linden is one of several being supported by a Michigan Rural Community Demolition Grant from the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority. The Houghton County Land Bank Authority is one of nine community organizations to receive a share of $350,000 made available by the state …

The following press release was issued by the FinnFest USA 2013 Committee: HANCOCK — FinnFest USA 2013 has officially dissolved as a corporation, but in its final actions the board of directors of that festival ensured that its legacy will have a positive impact on the Copper Country for decades. …

The Michigan Works! Job Center will be conducting open interviews today for AmericInn at their office at 429 River Street in Ontonagon. Applications will be available as well as on site interviews from 10am to 4pm. Open interviews will also be help April 9th and 10th.

Photo credit–Michigan DNR April 1 kicks off Michigan’s 2019 fishing license season – as well as the new fishing regulation cycle – so if you want to fish Michigan’s waters, be sure to get your new license. All 2019 fishing licenses are good for all species and are valid through …

The chants of “Calumet!” have barely settled down as the community begins preparations for the upgrades at the Colosseum and looking forward to hosting the NHL preseason game in the fall. Forward Michael Babcock of the Calumet Wolverines says Kraft’s recognition as Hockeyville USA is a big boost for the …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox of Tech Today: More than 200 local ninth-grade students will engage in hands on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities during a new event called A Day of STEM in the Copper Country. The event will be held …