Taking on a leadership role in the community comes with a lot of responsibility. But these roles are also fulfilling for those looking for ways to get involved in the local area. Laurium’s village council has a single vacancy that the board of trustees seeks to fill. The village will …
Read More »Houghton County Sheriff Opens Auction for a 2018 Police Interceptor
The Houghton County Sheriff plans to sell one of its old vehicles. The Houghton County Sheriff recently posted a sale on the department’s Facebook page notifying the public of a vehicle auction for a 2018 All Wheel Drive Police Interceptor. The Department vehicle for auction has approximately 218,000 miles on …
Read More »Celebrating the March of Meals with Copper Shores Meals on Wheels
Over the last couple of weeks, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has celebrated the March of Meals. The month commemorates the passing of the Older Americans Act in 1965 which developed several programs to support seniors. In 1972 the act was updated to include a nutritional component, that created many …
Read More »Late Season Snow Means More Shoveling
Mother Nature has a weird sense of humor. About 10 inches of snowfall was accounted for in Keweenaw County in the last two days. The recent snowstorm delivered some of the heaviest and wettest snow this season. Many may have plowed or shoveled some of the snow yesterday, however, the …
Read More »Short-Handed Pistons Fall Again – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. NHL The Red Wings visit the Capitals tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift. NBA The struggling Pistons dropped an ugly 124-99 decision to the Knicks last night. With Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Simone …
Read More »One Individual Released from Hospital, Second Individual Transported to Second Hospital and Pending Warrant
One person involved in the Hancock domestic assault incident has been released from the hospital. Hancock police announced yesterday, that the victim involved in Saturday’s domestic assault on the 300 block of Hancock Street was released from the UPHS – Portage following treatment. A second individual involved in the domestic …
Read More »KBOCC Hosts Career Fair Inviting More than 45 Employers to the Niiwin Akeaa Center
Finding a new job can take many long hours reviewing the computer screen. But sometimes the best opportunity to show off what you can bring to a company starts with an in–person visit. Job fairs offer a great opportunity for both prospective employees and employers. Offering a physical space where …
Read More »Hancock Planning Commission Will Review the Updated Master Plan Before Moving it to the City Council
The Hancock Planning Commission will look to move the city’s master plan forward to the city council. Last year the city of Hancock began working on developing its master plan for 2024 to 2029. The city began its work early in the year, by bringing together the community for several …
Read More »Margaret Kempainen Determined Competent to Stand Trial
A review hearing for Margaret Kempainen of Hartland, Wisconsin was held in the 97th district court today. Kempainen is charged with open murder and conspiracy to murder in the death of Alvin Kempainen in December 2023. She was arrested in Iowa, after fleeing, along with her son, Jacob Kempainen. He …
Read More »Michigan DNR Seeks Conservation Officers for Training in January 2025
Michigan Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications to join the department as a conservation officer. In Michigan, Conservation officers act as fully licensed law enforcement to protect the state’s natural and historic resources. Throughout the state, officers ensure people are safely and legally hunting, fishing, and recreating in …
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