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LANSING, Mich. – The state Senate recently adopted a resolution to establish June 10, 2017 as ORV Rider Recognition Day in Michigan. “The Senate recognizes the importance of off-road recreation to our state, and the large economic impact it has,” said Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, who sponsored Senate Resolution 34. …

Michigan Tech researchers have released the annual Winter Study detailing updates on the ecology of Isle Royale National Park. For the second year in a row, the island’s wolf population remains a mere two. Moose have increased, and the high number of calves and low predation rates suggest that the …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and its cooperators are observing Wildfire Prevention Week April 16-22. Most wildfires on Michigan’s 20 million acres of state and private forest land occur in April, May and June. “Michigan typically experiences some of its higher fire conditions during the spring,” said Bryce Avery, …

Marquette — With the winter heating season coming to an end, Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) reminds customers who have difficulty paying their energy bill to contact the utility as soon as possible to arrange for payment and ensure continuity of service.  UPPCO’s Customer Contact Center can be reached at …

There will be a statewide tornado drill today 1pm. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division welcomes residents and businesses to take part. Participants should determine in advance where they should go if a tornado were to strike, have a plan for all of your common locations–home, …

Folksinger, musician, and storyteller Adam Miller will perform “Folksongs of the Great Lakes” for children of all ages and their families at the Portage Lake District Library on Wednesday, April 19, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. One of the premier autoharpists in the world, Miller is a renowned American folksinger …

Black bears are vicious man-eating animals–that’s just one of the many misconceptions a world-renowned bear expert wants to clear up. Research Biologist Lynn Rogers gave a presentation at Michigan Tech Tuesday to educate people on the softer side of bears. Rogers-041917-1 Rogers said, “I grew up afraid of bears and …

With funding for programs like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative facing massive cuts, State Senator Tom Casperson says it’s important to look at what exactly is being proposed. Casperson says he has spoken to members of the Great Lakes Waterways Commission about making sure the cuts are appropriate and don’t …

Town Hall Flyer_Chassell_051117 IRON MOUNTAIN – Veterans and their families are invited to a Veteran Town Hall in Chassell, Michigan, on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 6507 located at 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive.  The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will be hosting the town …

The High School Local History Smackdown offers Copper Country high school students the chance to test their knowledge of all things history—including geography and geology—related to Keweenaw, Baraga, Ontonagon, and Houghton counties. Its format is similar to a spelling bee: teams of four players are asked short-answer questions about local …