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Three Copper Country natives are part of the most recent graduating class of Michigan State Police troopers. Alan Narhi of Atlantic Mine (not pictured) will be assigned to the Calumet Post while Lucas Lahnala of Ahmeek and Megan Westcott of Mohawk are headed to the Negaunee Post. The graduates are …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s office responded to the call of a 1-vehicle accident around quarter to seven at Paradise Road near Pilgrim Road. A 66-year-old woman reportedly lost control of her vehicle, striking several trees before coming to a stop. She was taken to U.P. Health System—Portage for treatment. Her …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey last night, seven different Jets scored, as Jeffers blanked L’Anse 7-0. Brandon Lavigne, Clay Larson, Michael Johnson, David Storm, Kellen Klein, Dominick Nettell and Jackson Rocchi each found the net. Noah Nettell earned the shutout in goal for …

HANCOCK, Mich. — When she began her latest filmmaking project, Kristin Ojaniemi didn’t know much about the Setters Co-op in Bruce Crossing, even though it’s in her hometown and has been there 100 years. One year later, she’s shared what she learned through the DVD “Co-operatively Yours,” a documentary detailing …

If you’ve ever tried to share a photo with someone on Facebook or Instagram who didn’t know to view it, than you’ve experience what’s called a digital barrier. Often times the elderly are intimidated by this digital age and a little hesitant to embrace some of our modern day gizmos …

Hancock, Michigan – Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) announced that $6,000 has been awarded from the Portage Health Foundation (PHF) Community Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Fund to Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club (KNSC) for improvement and expansion of the Maasto Hiihto River Trail. The purpose of this project is to improve and expand …

It’s the most watched television program in Finland every year, and this year Copper Country residents will have the chance to tune in as well. It’s the annual Presidential Independence Day Ball, which is hosted each December 6 by the President of Finland at the Presidential Palace, and televised across …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey tonight, L’Anse skates at Jeffers. The boys high school basketball season opens this evening. – Houghton entertains Kingsford. – Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Baraga – hear the broadcast on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. – Jeffers welcomes …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey yesterday… – Houghton fell to Hartland 6-2. – Hancock blanked Traverse City Central 6-0. – Cranbrook-Kingswood scored with three minutes remaining, and defeated Calumet 6-5. Brent Loukus opened an active first period with an earl goal …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey yesterday… – Hancock fell to Hartland 2-1. The Bulldogs were held off the scoreboard until Colton Salani scored in the closing seconds of the game. Dawson Kero made 29 saves for Hancock. Hartland goaltender Brett Tome …