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AG Nessel seeks public input on recent power outages

LANSING – Following her calls last week for utility companies in the state to prioritize customers who dealt with extended power outages, Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched an online feedback initiative to collect resident and business outage experiences as she continues to advocate for Michigan consumers. AG Nessel’s August Power Outages Feedback form is now live online. Residents and business owners who experienced an extended power outage are encouraged to fill out the form, which collects information including the resident’s utility company, how long the outage lasted ...

Ecological art exhibit and public wolf discussion

Michigan Tech’s College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences and Department of Visual and Performing Arts are excited to announce the multimedia art exhibit, The Spirit of the Hunt, presented in collaboration with Project Coyote. The exhibit will take place Aug. 28 – Oct. 17, ...

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge becomes the title sponsor of Trails Fest

COPPER HARBOR — It is a match made in heaven, or about as close to it as we can get in Copper Harbor: the Copper Harbor Trails Club has partnered with the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge to continue the Trails Fest. The historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, considered to be the Jewel of the Keweenaw, ...

Preventing and treating knee injuries in athletes

LAURIUM – Playing football in high school leaves players with memories that last a lifetime. Unfortunately, injuries from playing football can also leave players with lingering pain or mobility issues that last into adulthood. “The knee is the most common site for an injury in high school ...

Governor Whitmer lowers flags for identified MIA Korean War soldier

LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Monday, August 23 to honor the life and service of Corporal Dale W. Wright. “I am lowering flags throughout the state to honor Cpl. Wright’s service and the sacrifices he made for our country,” Governor Gretchen Whitmer said. “I am grateful that his remains have finally returned home to Michigan. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were fortunate enough to know him.” Cpl. Wright served in the U.S. Army during the ...

Ontonagon Labor Day Festival

ONTONAGON - The 65th annual Labor Day Festival returns in full this year with parades, Maxwell Street sale, Music and race. The Festival will be held Sept. 3 through Sept. 5, with most of the activity on River Street. The festival opens Sept. 3, with a community picnic at 5 p.m. at the Marina Park featuring free hot dogs, pop and chips. There will be a display of rescue vehicles, State Police, Ontonagon Sheriff Department, and the Aspirus helicopter (pending weather conditions.) Maxwell Street opens with a bang at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, with venders from many areas showing ...