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Hundreds of pets across the state are expected to find forever homes this Saturday. It’s part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation effort to Empty The Shelters, and it includes the Copper Country Humane Society. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit will pay adoption fees at more than 75 shelters and rescue organizations …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Houghton blanked L’Anse 3-0. – Hancock fell to West Iron County 3-1. – Calumet swept Negaunee 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-11). – Chassell v Bessemer – not reported. – Ontonagon v Ewen-Trout Creek – …

A complaint to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office concerning a possible sale of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge to Anthony Lane Partners (ALP) has led to a pause in the sale process. Keweenaw County had agreed to accept ALP’s Intent To Purchase proposal which opened the doors to discuss a …

LAURIUM, Mich. – An elegant evening with black tablecloths and live classic guitar music awaits all ladies at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics’ next Aspiring Women event. The Fun & Fancy – Girls & Pearls FREE Girls’ Night Out takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, …

Throughout the 2017-18 academic year, Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design will host immersive opportunities for prospective art students to meet staff and students, gain experience as artists, and explore Finlandia’s first-class studio spaces. “The experience of being an art student at Finlandia is amazing, and we’re proud …

Hancock High School teacher Matt Griffith teaches 10th grade World History, using a unique teaching method implementing modern music and required silliness as an everyday part of his class. Griffith says these methods help students to retain the information that they are learning. “The more fun we have in class, …

An update on a feasibility study of an Upper Peninsula mining project is now available. The study focuses on the Copperwood Project, being developed by the Canadian exploration company, Highland Copper. They also have an update on the most recent activities concerning the White Pine North project and the UPX …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school cross country yesterday, results from the West Iron County Invitational were not reported. In high school volleyball tonight… – Houghton plays at L’Anse. – Hancock travels to West Iron County. – Calumet entertains Negaunee. – Chassell welcomes …

You probably know that you need to obtain a burn permit from the State of Michigan before lighting up most outdoor fires. What many don’t know is what you are – and are not – allowed to burn in your permitted outdoor fire. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has …

Nurses who recently completed a 48-hour strike against UP Health System-Marquette Saturday morning are asking for community support in their battle for a new contract. The nurses say they’re trying to use the negotiation to address low hospital staffing levels that could endanger patient safety. Hospital staff walked off the …