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The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s office will present a free snowmobile safety course this month. Students who successfully complete the course will earn their state snowmobile certification. The class will run from 9:00 until 4:00 on Saturday, January 27th, at the Ahmeek Village Hall. Students must be at least 12 years …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at the Baraga Lakeside Inn Thursday at 5:30pm. Topics for discussion will include a new deer migration study, conservation officer staffing, a fisheries partnership, and an update on the DNR’s new U.P. shooting range planned for …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey last night… – Kingsford surprised Houghton 6-5. Nick Murvich scored four goals for the Flivvers. – Jeffers edged Negaunee 5-4. The schedule for the upcoming MIHL Prep Showcase at Trenton has been revised. The only change …

Despite the frigid conditions found in the Keweenaw this time of year, many get out and embrace what winter has to offer through a series of outdoor activities put on by the Department of Natural Resources.   Many state parks close for the winter months, but one park that remains …

The Hope House Homeless Shelter is now recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. Shelter president John Niemela made the announcement over the weekend. The non-profit status means that donations made to the shelter after June 30th of last year are tax exempt. Hope House had sought to begin …

The City of Houghton continues to try and encourage residents to use the curbside recycling service. Winter weather can reduce the number of people willing to participate in the program. Even so, City Manager Eric Waara says program is catching on. Waara said, “Culturally, I think people have really embraced it. …

The search is underway for a new city manager for Hancock as current manager Glenn Anderson is set to retire at the end of the year. Anderson will have served in the position for 22 years when he retires. The city council has begun the process of writing a job …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey tonight, Jeffers skates at Negaunee. On tonight’s boys basketball schedule… – Houghton travels to West Iron County. – Hancock welcomes Jeffers. – Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Ontonagon. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City journeys to Wakefield-Marenisco. – Baraga tips …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey last night, Calumet blanked U-D Jesuit 3-0. The Copper Kings broke the game open with two Brent Loukus goals in the second period. Sam Erkkila’s score midway through the third period sealed the win. Nick Voelker …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In girls basketball last night… – The Houghton-Westwood game was snowed out. No make-up date has been announced. – Hancock edged Jeffers 48-45. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City got past Republic-Michigamme 44-37. – Chassell cruised past Wakefield-Marenisco 66-27. Milly Allen paced the …