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The state senate resumes its work this morning and one of the big items on the agenda is legislation on the Detroit Public Schools. State senators could take up the House legislation as is–or just parts of it. The House plan would provide $500 million to help wipe out the …

The City of Houghton will be conducting city-wide hydrant flow testing starting Tuesday. The tests will continue through Friday and will be conducted from 7am to 3pm each day. City officials say this may cause resident’s water supply to be discolored. They say running your cold water for a short …

The Lake Linden-Hubbell Board of Education says they’ve approved a bond referendum for the August ballot. Voters will be asked to approve the purchase of bonds totaling $2.77 million, an average of 1.25 mills for a maximum of 14 years. The bond proposal will address pressing security and infrastructure and …

A Calumet man was injured in a motorcycle accident Friday. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says a 21-year old man was heading north on Station Drive in Calumet Township shortly before 2pm. The man reportedly lost control on the gravel shoulder. He was taken by Mercy Ambulance to Aspirus Keweenaw …

Chicago (April 29, 2016) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a May 9 informational session to discuss the status of its air quality investigation at the L’Anse Warden Electric Company, L’Anse, Mich. EPA’s session will take place Monday, May 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at L’Anse Area Schools, 201 N. …

(Calumet, MI) Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission and the National Park Service at Keweenaw National Historical Park announce that 23 Keweenaw Heritage Grants were awarded for projects throughout Upper Michigan’s Copper Country. The grants were distributed both inside and outside of the Quincy and Calumet Units of the park with an …

Sheriff Brian McLean is pleased to announce the institution of a new healthcare program at the Houghton County Jail designed to raise the standard of inmate care while reducing waste, despite an economy where expenses keep increasing. The comprehensive program focuses on improving the quality of care delivered in the …

LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) said today that he is honored to be given the Legislator of the Year Award by the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association. “Michigan’s forests are important to the Upper Peninsula’s economy and culture, and I know that actions taken in Lansing can have …

LAURIUM – A new integrated care team dedicated to improving women’s pelvic health is providing comprehensive treatment pathways for patients close to home. The pelvic health team at Aspirus clinics in Houghton and Laurium combines the expertise of Pelvic Physical Therapy Specialist Anne Cooke, PT, MS, CAPP-certified, and Urologist Shahar …

In the market for some land in Michigan? Well, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is set to open its land auction. The DNR’s Patricia Harlow says there are 37 properties up for grabs. Bids must be postmarked by June 7th. For more information visit Michigan.gov/LandForSale.