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Two building projects in Calumet will receive big boosts from the state. Grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Strategic Fund will help pay for renovations of the historic structures. Fire Tower Property Group, LLC plans to redevelop the two-story building at 104 Fifth Street, and will use the …

A 31-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he shot a gun toward a residence in Marenisco. State Police troopers and Gogebic County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around 11:00 yesterday morning on a domestic disturbance complaint. While en route, they were told that the suspect was firing a …

For the first time, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned a turkey in advance of Thanksgiving. Yesterday, she issued the stay of execution to a 16-week-old tom from the Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary in Grand Ledge, a nonprofit rescue farm run by Bob and Victoria Worthy. Whitmer also christened the …

Omega House cares for seniors in the copper country, and seeks to ensure quality end of life care. The group has been able to care for many elders in the community by keeping their fees relatively low to no cost for low income individuals. Omega House’s mission lines up with …

Michigan Tech loves to shine a light on their incredible students, faculty and staff. Recently the university highlighted work done by MTU Public Safety Office Beth Maata, off campus. Maata, who has worked in law enforcement for seventeen years, volunteers with the U.P. Wildlife Rehabilitation as the only certified raptor …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly in Hancock was the international group’s very first location in the United States. Over their many years of service they have expanded to include meal delivers during the holiday, weekly groceries, chopped up fire wood and fellowship events throughout the year. Little brothers has …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly are nearly ready to spread some holiday joy this week. Thursday, for thanksgiving, the group plans to bring seniors together for a nice meal and fellowship. There are a number of meal delivery and in person meal sites throughout the copper country and in …

Two buildings were destroyed in a Saturday afternoon fire in Iron River. With some firefighters unavailable because of the firearm deer hunting season, both the West Iron County and the Caspian Gaastra Fire Departments were called out just before 2:00 to the 800 block of West Adams Street. Officials report …

UPDATE NOVEMBER 22, 2022 – Houghton High School junior Ian Evans took the title, after talking about his experiences as the target of homophobic slurs. Evans won a trip to Washington, D.C., where he will have the opportunity to discuss the issue with lawmakers. ORIGINAL STORY NOVEMBER 21, 2022 – …

Bond for the man charged with causing two deaths in a car crash November 4th has been reduced. Thirty-four-year-old Ryan Orzechowicz from Covington faces two counts of Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death, and two counts of Reckless Driving Causing Death. He could face up to 15 years in prison. At …