The officers for the Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education are set for the 2019-2020 school year. The CCISD School Board held its organizational meeting for the upcoming school year on Tuesday. The Board elected Robert Tuomi of Chassell as President; Nels Christopherson of Houghton as Vice-President; Robert …

Pet owners in Hancock will be required to keep their animals on a leash and clean up after them under a revision to a city ordinance. The City Council approved the changes Wednesday following a public hearing as part of an overall effort to update various ordinances. The language of …

The Hancock City Council continues to carry out city business despite being shorthanded. Former Mayor John Haeussler resigned last month due to health concerns and City Manager Barry Givens is currently on medical leave for cancer treatment. New Mayor Paul LaBine says it’s been a challenge to get everything done.  …

Houghton Milton G. Anderson, 90, a resident of the Bluff’s Senior Living Community in Houghton passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 13, 1929, in Elo, a son of the late John and Senia (Ihamaki) Anderson. …

Dodgeville Margaret P. Rothenberger, 63, a resident of Dodgeville passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019, at the UP Health – Portage Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on October 16, 1955, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Wallace and Donna (Loonsfoot) Kinnunen. Margaret was raised in Chassell …

The following press release was submitted by Aspirus: IRONWOOD, Mich. – Aspirus Ironwood’s Paula Chermside has been named among the nation’s “Top 70 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker’s Hospital Review is a leading health care industry publication with an audience of 20,000 high-level hospital leaders. …

Hancock Public Schools will start the school year without a high school and middle school principal. Former principal Ezekiel Ohan submitted his resignation following the end of the school year, effective July 1st. The Hancock Public School Board of Education officially accepted his resignation at their July meeting on Monday. …

Maureen Kupari, 75, a resident of Rice Lake Road passed away on Monday July 8, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1944 in Maryland to Ward and Maxine (Peterson) Fleharty. She attended the local schools. Maureen loved animals, but she held a special place in her …

The Portage Lake District Library and the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative invite children and their families to drop in for a Braille Story Walk. The event will be held on Thursday, July 25, between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  There will be a snack and craft in the library community …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: A total of 13 high school students from throughout Michigan are participating in a 5-day STEM Internship this week at Michigan Tech. Faculty and their graduate students voluntarily host the students in engaging research activities during the week. The faculty’s department, …