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Congressman Dan Benishek teed off again on Veterans Administration officials yesterday, after allegations of mis-use of funds were raised at a Congressional hearing. The latest allegations assert that VA officials used “purchase cards” to bypass the normal acquisition process, resulting in as much as six-billion dollars in wasteful spending each …

State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) has been named to the new House Special Committee on Roads and Economic Development. The committee was established Thursday by House Speaker Kevin Cotter (R-Mt. Pleasant). Dianda is one of two Democrats on the committee. Five members are Republicans. The committee will take the lead in developing …

Law enforcement officers from around the U.P. are gathering in the Copper Country for today’s Upper Peninsula Peace Officers Memorial Service. Events will begin at 10:00 with a motorcade from Calumet to the Michigan Tech SDC. The service will begin at 11:00 at the SDC. The public is invited to salute …

This year’s Baraga County Lake Trout Festival will include a new event for kids – cardboard boat races. Penny Jaeger from the Lake Trout Festival Committee says that competition will be held in two categories – a junior division for those ages 14 and under, and a senior division for those …

The Village of Calumet will hold its annual spring clean-up Saturday. Volunteers are asked to meet at Agassiz Park at 9:00 to receive supplies and instructions. Bring work gloves. When work is done, participants will enjoy a barbecue lunch, courtesy of Pat’s Foods.

Third through 12-grades from across the Upper Peninsula will gather at Michigan Tech tomorrow for the U.P. Math Championships. The competition begins at 11:00, with divisions for elementary, middle school and high school competitors. The top 10 high school finishers will be offered scholarships to Michigan Tech. Students who wish …

You’ve heard about Guts Frisbee – but have you ever played it? You can try it out between noon and 4:00 tomorrow at the intersection of US 41 and Red Jacket Road in Calumet. Local Guts players will provide instruction, along with free hot dogs and soda. High school students …

It’s garage sale day Saturday in Lake Linden. Maps showing many of the 20+ locations participating in the “Find It Here!” community garage sale can be picked up at Quality Hardware, DeMars Market, and Morty’s Fresh and Easy.

The State of Michigan is preparing to rank colleges based on the services offered to armed forces veterans. The Veteran-Friendly School program will award bronze-, silver- or gold-level status based on criteria including an on-campus veterans coordinator, active veterans clubs, a veteran-centered website, and programs to help veterans who graduate …

The new bridge between Detroit and Canada will be called… the Gordie Howe International Crossing. The announcement was made today by Canadian Prime Minister Brian Harper, along with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, and members of Howe’s family. Snyder said that “‘Mr. Hockey’ is a universally respected ambassador for both Canada …