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LAURIUM, Mich. – There’s a new furry friend making rounds at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium and he’s bringing lots of love, comfort and affection to everyone he meets. His name is Bowser, and he’s a Chocolate Lab/Golden Retriever mix. His volunteer handler is Roland McKinstry, of Calumet, and together they …

The Portage Lake District Library will host a two part travelogue series about Africa on Monday, March 12 and on Wednesday, April 11. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Join Isle Royale National Park Ranger Mike Ausema as he describes an epic two month journey through the wilds of Africa, …

Veterans and their families are invited to a pair of Veteran Town Halls in Hancock and Ontonagon. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will be hosting a town hall in Hancock Monday at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 186 on Quincy Street. The town hall in Ontonagon will …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers remind new hunters that it’s not too early to sign up for safety classes. All first-time hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1960, must successfully complete a hunter safety course. “Michigan offers quality hunting opportunities year-round,” said Cpl. Dave Painter of the …

As campus parking lots at Michigan Tech leave few open spaces throughout the school year, students have resorted to seeking parking on nearby city streets and walking to campus, with Seventh Street being the most likely parking alternative. The city of Houghton has taken notice and recently installed signage instructing …

More than 700 skiers are expected to take part in the 38th annual Great Bear Chase at Swedetown Trails in Calumet Saturday. The race features a 50K Skiathlon where participants will do 25K on freestyle skis and 25K on classic, as well as 50k, 25K and 10K Freestyle and Classic …

Congressman Jack Bergman has introduced new legislation to prevent the misuse of Veteran Affairs purchase cards. Bergman, who is the chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, says many federal entities have operated without proper oversight for far too long, leaving room for fraud, abuse, and most commonly, misuse …

A Wisconsin man is dead following a snowmobile accident in Keweenaw County. Deputies from the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene of the accident Thursday afternoon around 12:30 on Trail #3, 1.3 miles north of US 41 in Allouez Township. Authorities say a 2015 Skidoo snowmobile driven …

Sat., March 24 – Celebrate a late St. Urho’s day with comedy at  the Calumet Theatre! Ole and Lena will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary and renew their vows at the Calumet Theatre on Saturday March 24 at 7:30 pm. Prepare for a whole lotta ‘uff da’ from the internationally known husband …

Wed., March 14 – Calumet Theatre celebrates St. Paddy’s Day! Get in the mood to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Band Skipper’s Alley performing at the Calumet Theatre on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30 pm. This modern Irish folk band specializes in gritty, high-octane Irish dance tunes on …