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The fifth year of the Western U.P. Regional Prosperity Initiative has been funded and is now underway. The Regional Prosperity Initiative (RPI) was begun by the State of Michigan in 2014 as a means to encourage regional collaboration of organizations in a time of dwindling resources, overlapping goals, and competing …

Congressman Jack Bergman is running for re-election to the U.S. House.  Bergman officially joins the race against Democratic candidate, Matt Morgan, who is an Iraqi war Veteran.  His office release the following statement on Friday: Jack Bergman Officially Files to Run for Re-Election to Congress in Michigan’s First District Lansing – …

Marquette, MI –Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (Goodwill NWUM) is pleased to announce a joint venture with Comprenew of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide proper electronics recycling services to people in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin. This agreement builds on the strength of Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin …

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. – A Coast Guard marine science technician and an environmental quality analyst for Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality surveyed the Straits of Mackinac onboard a vessel this afternoon. The responders did not identify any mineral oil sheens, signs of pollution, or adverse impacts to the environment or wildlife. …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss a proposal to add more cell space to the county jail by replacing the parking structure on the south side of the building with more cells, but not without some opposition. The Copper Country League of Women Voters is …

A Lake Linden woman has been arraigned for allegedly stabbing a man earlier this week. 25 year-old Melanie Niemi was arraigned Wednesday in 97th District Court on one count of domestic violence, a misdemeanor punishable by 93-days in jail. Her bond was set at 10 percent of $5,000. Houghton County …

Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team executed four search warrants Thursday at residences located in Houghton, Hancock, Calumet and Dodgeville. As a result, UPSET detectives seized approximately 75 pounds of processed marijuana, forty-five marijuana plants, and cash from the drug proceeds. A 38 year old Houghton man was …

(HANCOCK, MICH. – APRIL 5, 2018) – UP Health System Market President Brian Sinotte announced today that Randy Neiswonger, RN, ACNP-BC, MBA, has been appointed to serve as chief executive officer (CEO) for UP Health System – Portage, effective May 29, 2018. Neiswonger comes to Portage from Select Medical in …

Young people looking for an opportunity to gain leadership experience and explore outdoor recreation issues statewide should consider a stint with the Youth Conservation Council, a program started a few years ago by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. The council is accepting applications now through April 30 for new members, …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park is inviting high school age students to showcase their knowledge of Copper Country history with its annual Local History Smackdown. It’s set up like a spelling bee and students can join the competition as individuals or as a team, and rather than properly spelling words, …