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There are a lot of fans of the Green Bay Packers at the Bluffs Senior Community in Houghton. So when the Packers Tailgate Tour stopped in for a visit, it was quite a surprise. Several current and former players talked with fans and honored the veterans. Packer Hall of Fame …

April 7, 2017 — Planned maintenance work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge scheduled for Monday, April 10, will result in several brief full bridge closures (up to 15 minutes) throughout the day. The closures are expected to occur between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and also between 1 and 3:30 p.m. The closures will likely result in …

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is leading efforts to remedy erosion concerns discovered this week at Highland Copper’s exploration sites on road commission property, along County Road 519 in Gogebic County. Over the past several weeks, Highland Copper Co. Inc. has been conducting exploration of copper minerals situated beneath …

This story can be found at http://www.finlandia.edu/news/women-playing-hamlet/ A journey of self-discovery with a nod to the long-standing tradition of the theater will be on display April 7-8 on the campus of Finlandia University as the Finlandia Performing Arts Club presents “Women Playing Hamlet,” a comedy written by William Missouri Downs. “This …

Funding for the Essential Air Service program is in jeopardy under proposed budget cuts by President Trump. U.S. Senator Gary Peters is one of 20 lawmakers urging the Senate to continue to fund the program. Though the K. I. Sawyer Airport in Marquette would not be affected, most of the …

The music, the dancing, the dresses–all part of what makes prom night so memorable. Women have a chance to relive that special night—or perhaps for the first time—at the 3rd annual Mom Prom. Committee member Sharon Stoll says this is the ideal girls’ night out that appeals to all generations. …

When voters in Houghton head to the polls on May 2nd, they will be asked once again to support much needed upgrades to facilities at Houghton-Portage Township Schools. The $10.9 million bond proposal will assist in paying for improved elementary school parking and drop off, auditorium improvements, outdoor recreation and athletics …

One third of Michiganders do not have a life insurance policy. That’s the finding of a recent AAA survey. The Auto Club Group’s assistant vice president of life insurance sales, Michael Fletcher, says it’s a bit surprising. Fletcher says Michigan residents cite cost as the number one reason why they …

The United States has attacked a Syrian air base with roughly 60 cruise missiles in response to a chemical weapons attack. U.S. officials say the Tomahawk missiles were fired from two warships in the Mediterranean Sea, targeting a government-controlled air base in Syria. Dr. Fred Pearson, Wayne State University Political …

The Labor Department releases unemployment figures this morning. A preview from business editor Murray Feldman.