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Calumet Village puts call out for volunteers

CALUMET — As Calumet gears up for its year-long sesquicentennial celebration, Village Manager Megan Haselden has announced an organizational meeting and volunteer sign-up at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Red Jacket Ballroom. Haselden, planning committee coordinator, said the meeting ...

State Police warn of new scam

NEGAUNEE ­­— Michigan State police are warning businesses and the general public of a new scam popping up in the Upper Peninsula. According to an MSP press release, there has been an increase in fraudulent activity involving stolen credit cards and lottery scratch-off tickets throughout ...

Jibba Jabba set for Feb. 15

HOUGHTON — Jibba Jabba is back and better than ever. According to a release from Visit Keweenaw, the electrifying street-style snowboard competition is leveling up with a brand new Red Bull “Best Stomp” Showdown, throwing $750 for the cleanest, heaviest landings in each section. To crank ...

No survivors: Jet collides with Army helicopter outside D.C.

WASHINGTON — An American Airlines jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. At least 28 ...

Sen. Peters will not seek a third term

LANSING — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, announced this week he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political parties. The ...

Houghton Planning Commission sees survey results

HOUGHTON — A video from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. carried some wisdom for Houghton’s rebranding committee to take forward: think of branding not as something permanent, like a tattoo, but something that can be changed as necessary, like a dress shirt. “When you want to ...