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It could end our way of life as we know it. That’s what State Senator Tom Casperson says of Wednesday’s decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to put the northern long-eared bat on the federal threatened species list. Populations of the bats have drastically declined due to white-nose …

The Department of Natural Resources recently announced that 2015-16 off-road vehicle trail grant applications now are available to public agencies and nonprofit incorporated clubs and organizations. Applications are available (from the ORV Trail Improvement Fund) for grants to maintain existing designated state ORV trails, routes and use areas; repair public …

Two food and agriculture projects in the Copper Country will be receiving state funding. The awards come from the competitive Value Added and Regional Food System Grant Program within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Corpolongo Smith Farm of Ontonagon will receive almost $38,000 to expand the production …

Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates in February decreased moderately in all of the state’s 17 major labor market areas. According to the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, total employment levels increased over the month in most areas, while labor force levels were mixed throughout the various regions. Spokesman Jason Palmer …

HOUGHTON — IRS phone scams continue to persist as tax season nears its end. The Houghton Police Department is warning the public of callers identifying themselves as police officers that are working on behalf of the IRS. The scammers proceed by telling the victims they will be arrested if they …

More information has been released about a house fire that took place Wednesday morning in Hancock. The Hancock Police Department tells us that the house fire at the corner of Calumet and Anthony Streets is now believed to have started in the kitchen. Four children and two pets were inside the home when …

Father Nicholas Thompson will soon be leaving his position with three Catholic parishes in Baraga County for ministry in Colorado.  Effective April 15, Fr. Thompson will be relieved as associate pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in L’Anse, St. Ann Parish in Baraga and The Most Holy Name of Jesus/St. Kateri …

2015 fuelwood permits now available from the DNR   April 1 marked the start of the Department of Natural Resources’ 2015 fuelwood season. The personal-use permits can be purchased any time now through Dec. 31, 2015, in person or by mail. The permits are good for 90 days from the …

DNR seeks applicants for NRC Youth Conservation Council The Department of Natural Resources today announced it is accepting applications from Michigan’s youth, ages 14 to 18, who are interested in being a part of the Natural Resources Commission Youth Conservation Council. Launched in 2013, the council’s structure has been modified to …

A new proposal has surfaced in the U.S. Senate, aimed at those with a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan says the proposal creates a new “care management planning session” for those newly diagnosed with the disease. The measure, she says, will also encourage …