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DSC Communications acquires Elcom Systems

SUPERIOR, WI – December 15, 2025 – DSC Communications announced the acquisition of Elcom Systems, a full-service communications provider serving the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin. Founded in 1974, Elcom is a trusted Platinum Motorola Solutions Partner offering end-to-end consultation, sales, service, and maintenance for advanced communication technologies. This acquisition expands DSC’s regional presence while enhancing our ability to deliver reliable, innovative communication and security solutions. Backed by strong Motorola and other vendor partnerships, our combined ...

TV 13 receives grant

MARQUETTE — WNMU-TV 13, at Northern Michigan University, has been awarded a $576,532 grant from the Public Media Bridge Fund to stabilize operations for the coming year, as the station transitions toward a more sustainable operating model. The Bridge Fund was established in response to the ...

Unforgettable Rock Weekend

HARRIS — Island Resort & Casino has announced a high-voltage double-headliner rock weekend featuring Great White and Slaughter, two of the 1980’s biggest acts—each known for their unmistakable sound, electrifying live shows, and loyal global fanbases. Both groups will perform each ...

6×6 exhibition

HANCOCK — The Copper Country Community has launched a unique money raising initiative — the 6x6 Fundraiser Exhibition. The exhibition is on display at the Center's Kerredge Gallery through Dec. 20. About 40 Artists near and far created 49 original 6x6 inch works of art as a fundraiser for ...

On the air

HANCOCK — The Keweenaw Community Foundation is announced the creation of the Radio Keweenaw Fund, a new endowment dedicated to supporting the long-term sustainability and community-centered programming of Radio Keweenaw, a developing low-power FM radio station rooted in Calumet. Radio ...

Soul legend Steve Cropper dies

MEMPHIS (AP) — Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions,” "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour," has died. He ...