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Calumet Electronics is showing their support for American workers and getting recognized by the Trump administration for their efforts. Director of Process Engineering Dr. Meredith LaBeau was among representatives from five industry leaders to represent the Association Connecting Electronics Industries that were invited to the White House this week. She …

Lansing — State Reps. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) and Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) oppose the decision to re-appoint Marcus Abood to the Michigan Tax Tribunal for a second two-year term. Dianda and Cambensy cited the former judge’s record of siding with corporate big box stores who sought property tax reductions, which hurt …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has stepped up its surveillance and information efforts in the wake of the Upper Peninsula’s first case of chronic wasting disease being confirmed Oct. 18 from Dickinson County’s Waucedah Township. A 4-year-old doe killed in September on a deer damage shooting permit tested positive …

With the start of November comes the beginning of winter parking.  Winter parking regulations are now in effect and area police departments are reminding motorists to not park on the street overnight. “Winter parking is coming up November 1st through April 30th. You need to be aware at 2:00am to …

As the election season closes in on the final days, voters in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will be the first to cast ballots at the polls. The KBIC Primary Election is being held this Saturday.  Registered voters in the L’Anse District will vote at the Zeba Hall.  Registered voters …

Voters throughout the state of Michigan will determine the fate of three ballot proposals. Known simply as Proposals 1, 2, and 3, a great deal of money has been spent by both sides to convince you of which way to vote. Proposal 1 deals with the legalization of the possession, …

What will Calumet Village look like after this election and will it even exist? Two recall elections are taking place for Village President Dave Geisler and for trustee Virginia Dwyer, and a proposal to dissolve the village entirely are on the ballot November 6th. Since dissolution also requires a majority …

NEGAUNEE, MICH.  Halloween is filled with excitement and spooky tricks, but with Halloween being the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians, the Michigan State Police is reminding parents to make safety a priority. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and …

Another tourist season has come to a close for the Quincy Mine and this year’s presentation is being called a success after implementing the theatrics of Michigan Tech’s Theater Company. Tom Wright of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association said, “It’s getting bigger and better every single year—more effects, more ghouls, …

If you’re looking to attend college online, you won’t find a better program in the Upper Peninsula than the one offered at Northern Michigan University. That’s the findings of SR Education Group, who recently released their 2019 Best Online Colleges. The rankings were based on salary potential and tuition rates. …