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From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Wildlife biologists from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources today released their findings of the latest Michigan gray wolf survey. The survey, conducted in early 2022, shows the wolf population in the Upper Peninsula remains stable, as it has for more than a …

Many older Americans struggle using smart phones, and computers. And in an ever increasing digital world, electronic literacy skills are becoming more important to accomplish tasks. But learning about computers, smartphones, and navigating new technology does not have to be hard. To help elderly residents and those with little computer …

Hancock’s Finnish heritage runs deep within the city’s history, residents and façade. Heikinpäivä, Hancock’s Finnish mid winter festival, draws inspiration from Finnish winter folk traditions, and is named for the country’s patron saint. Hancock started the festival in order to celebrate the city’s Finnish American heritage, and has even inspired …

The Calumet Village Council will discuss downtown development and preservation tonight. The agenda includes discussion about a Certified Local Government grant to stabilize the deteriorating Herman Flats Building on Sixth Street, and the future of the area on Fifth Street that is now empty, following the downtown fire in May …

The Laurium Village Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed rental property ordinance tonight. The proposed ordinance details the registration and code inspection procedures for rental properties within the village. No fees would be charged for registrations completed within time deadlines. The public hearing begins at 6:00 at …

The Portage Lake District Library has kicked off its winter reading challenge. The library has joined an online reading program called READsquared. This year’s theme is “Snow is Falling, Books are Calling.”  The challenge is to read at least 600 minutes by March 11th. Any reading counts, including traditional books, …

The clock is ticking on your opportunity to help shape the future of Michigan’s state parks and recreation areas. The Department of Natural Resources is finalizing its draft Parks and Recreation Division Strategic Plan for 2023-2027. The DNR Parks and Recreation Division currently manages 103 state parks and recreation areas, …

Over the weekend snowmobiling’s next generation of riders learned valuable lessons about the back country from some of today’s industry leaders. On Saturday, Ski Doo Ambassador, Matt Downey led kids and their parents through a snowmobile back country clinic, teach the skills to ride safely when far out in the …

As received from UP Health System and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union: The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Chapter of Local 226 and UP Health System – Portage today announced that they have reached an agreement on a new contract covering …

Dr. Robert Lorinser will make a second run for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Michigan’s First District in 2024. The 67-year-old Marquette Democrat made the announcement this morning in an email release. Lorinser lost to Republican incumbent Jack Bergman by a 62 to 39 percent margin in the …