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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, ...

Senate primary heats up

Editor's note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. SALINE TOWNSHIP — Standing in front of a controversial data center project Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has championed, Democratic US ...

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 ...

Welcomed news

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 ...

A full slate

HANCOCK — The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday and appointed two board members and one community leader to the new District Library Planning Committee. Board Secretary Emilie Lancour and Trustee Taylor Paul accepted the nominations for appointment. ...

Jail committee recommends bond proposal

HOUGHTON – After much discussion and review of data, the Houghton County Jail Committee unanimously passed a motion Thursday for a recommendation of a bond proposal to fund a new county jail. The recommendation will be up to Houghton County Board of Commissioners to consider at its August 5 ...