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A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would make open bars at private events, like weddings, legal. Right now offering a drink package to someone planning a private event is a no-no. Instead, a host can opt for a cash bar or to pay per bottle consumed. State Representative Ray Franz, …

This is what Sobriety Court was intended for. 34-year-old Annie Freeman appeared in 97th District Court for a pretrial. She pled guilty to Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with an Occupant Less than 16 years old. A possession of Marijuana charge and a civil infraction were dismissed in exchange for …

Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) responded to two (2) suspected meth labs in the City of Escanaba. On May 28th at approximately 9:30 A.M. detectives from UPSET responded to the Escanaba City Landfill site when components related to the manufacturing of meth were located in a …

 Gratiot Lake Conservancy is offering a nature oriented workshops in Keweenaw County this summer. All workshops are open to the public and fees vary. Preregistration is necessary and group size is limited. Information and registration forms are available at www.GratiotLakeConservancy.org. Janet Avery Scholarships are available for all workshops.  July 18, …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) sent a letter today urging the National Park Service (NPS) to consider actions to address the sharp decline of the wolf population from nine to three wolves at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. The current estimated timeline for planning a final …

Finlandia University is proud to announce that 115 students have earned dean’s or honors list recognition because of their impressive academic achievements during the spring 2015 semester. That includes 78 students on the dean’s list with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or above, and 32 who earned a …

This article is from Michigan Tech’s newsletter, Tech Today.  You’ll find a link to the full article written by Mark Wilcox below. A recent Gallup poll shows that while the vast majority of Americans feel a college education is important, only a small percentage believe that college graduates are well …

The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team is again giving away LED lightbulbs to qualified UPPCO customers who register this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ace Hardware in Calumet. Income guidelines are 200 percent of poverty level. Bring an UPPCO bill and 2014 tax form, recent pay stub, Bridge …

Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates in April decreased in all 17 of Michigan’s major labor market areas. The Department of Technology, Management & Budget says total employment levels increased over the month in nearly all areas, while labor force levels declined moderately in the majority of regions. The Ann Arbor area …

Fire chiefs, burn survivors, electrical and fire inspectors told the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation at a public hearing on Thursday that removing a residential code requirement to install arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) in homes, will put more residents at risk of injury and death from electrical fires. …