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ATLANTIC MINE — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) announced Tuesday it was awarding $825,000 to the Western U.P. Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) to continue efforts at funding recycling initiatives in the area. These projects include a drop-off ...

Man pleads in teen drowning

MARINETTE, Wis. — A Marinette man accused of homicide in the drowning of a 13-year-old boy pleaded not guilty by mental disease or defect Tuesday in the Marinette County Circuit Court. Tylor Robert Birch, 22, appeared before Judge James A. Morrison to enter the plea. Birch is charged with ...

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HANCOCK — Al Lynch’s speaking voice can be described as gritty, composed and deep. But when singing, the 33-year old U.P. native is animated and lively. His downtempo, soulful, electronic r&b moves those who listen to it. A veteran of the music industry, Lynch has worked in Grand Rapids, ...

Canal Run Canceled

HANCOCK — Race organizers have announced the 2026 Canal Run, scheduled for today has officially been canceled. In a post on the Canal Run's Facebook page, organizers said, "The race is officially canceled for 2026. Air quality is already on very edge of our acceptable level and all forecasting appears conditions will not improve - and likely will deteriorate significantly. The race course will not be monitored today. All entries will be deferred to 2027. Racers do not need to take any action." The announcement was posted at approximately 7:30 a.m. while volunteers were already on ...

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AHMEEK — The Keweenaw ATV club is holding its annual picnic at 2 p.m. today in Chopp Park in Ahmeek. Celebrating the club's 22 years, today's picnic also serves as a membership drive. All members, friends, guests new and potential members are invited. Chopp Park is located on US 41 north of ...

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Credit Union cookout Friday HOUGHTON — Breakwater Federal Credit Union will host its Annual Member Appreciation Cookout from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Friday, at the credit union on Sharon Avenue in Houghton. Vollwerth’s hot dogs and brats will be grilled outside at cookout that was originally scheduled for last Wednesday but was moved for weather reasons. Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator Kayleigh White said everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of membership. “The entire community is welcome to come for free hot dogs and brats,” she said. Breakwater will be giving ...