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While there aren’t enough wolves on Isle Royale, many believe there are far too many in the Upper Peninsula. Recent legislation has opened the way again for the possible hunting of wolves in the U.P. State Senator Tom Casperson says that corrects an issue with the original legislation. Casperson said …

Want to get involved in local government? The Houghton County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for two open positions on the Houghton County Planning Commission. One is to represent Local Government Planning and Zoning. The other is to represent Economic Development and Tourism. Applicants must provide documentation with their …

Have you experienced exceptional customer service? What about a great project that made a significant impact in the community? Or a Young Professional in the community that has made a difference? Nominations are being accepted to recognize local businesses, projects, and individuals for their efforts in the 2016 calendar year. …

As people celebrate the holidays, Todd Kuhlman with the Red Cross reminds everyone that there is always a shortage of blood donors this time of year, and the need is always there. Kuhlman with the Red Cross says everyone is welcome to give blood.  

Christmas and Chanukah arrive this weekend so there’s not much time left for holiday shopping. Some shoppers are already finding some gifts are hard to find. Walmart spokeswoman Molly Blakeman says toys are always a hit — especially one in particular. Blakeman says before you head to the store, call …

The new medical marijuana business laws signed by Governor Snyder go into effect today. In September, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law three public acts creating a new structure and regulations for businesses in the medical marijuana industry, including growing, selling, testing, processing and transporting legal medical marijuana. Entrepreneurs are …

Michigan’s electors have cast their 16 votes for Donald Trump. Protesters were in Lansing urging the electors to “”vote your conscience” and reject Trump. However, it was a fruitless effort because in Michigan, electors who don’t follow the state results from the general election are simply replaced. It’s the first …

HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN – Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) released for public review and comment the draft Environmental Impact Statement to Address the Presence of Wolves. (draft EIS). The wolf population has declined to just two wolves in the past five years and scientists believe that natural recovery of the population is unlikely. The draft EIS is open for public review …

Sarah Geborkoff, Houghton Middle School Science Teacher, has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Award by the Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) and Michigan Water Environment Chapter. “The selection committee was very impressed by Ms. Geborkoff’s application and project,” observed Susan Tate, Region 4 …

Michigan Tech will enter 2017 with a lot of reasons to celebrate. At the university’s final Board of Trustees meeting of the calendar year, the board heard a presentation about the funding and expenditures of Tech’s research. MTU Vice President for Research David Reed said, “Through the first quarter of …