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Around the Copper Country, many seniors rely on caregivers to have the most up-to-date information. This evening the Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health will host its first monthly community health town hall. Tonight’s program will center on Direct Care Workers and caregiving. The panel of experts invited to …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In girls basketball last night…• Hancock edged Iron Mountain 36-35. On the girls’ schedule tonight…• Jeffers travels to Wakefield-Marenisco.• Baraga entertains Ironwood. In boys action tonight…• Calumet plays at Houghton. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3. In …

Michigan Tech’s Institute of Computing and Cyber Systems will seek local art to add to this year’s Art in Silico Exhibit. The 2nd annual Art in Silico is a computational art exhibition and series that examines the world of creative computation and the crossroads of art and technology. Organizers seek …

The season might not seem ideal for running. But plenty of Upper Peninsula residents still find the time to get up. Get their shoes on and go for a run around the block. Among those who brave the cold for some cardio are plenty of residents who will also take …

Visit Keweenaw has begun accepting applications for the 2024 destination development grant program. The Keweenaw Peninsula’s visitor’s bureau announced yesterday that will begin accepting grant proposals from local organizations, municipalities, and non-profits for projects aimed at amplifying tourism opportunities in their community. The destination development grant program in the past …

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations from the community for its 2023 Business of the Year Award. On an annual basis, the Baraga Chamber seeks to recognize a business from the county that demonstrates a passion for their business and stands as an advanced leader of business in the …

Sales for two of the last Finlandia University properties are expected to close soon. Following final approval from the Ingham County court earlier this month. According to City Manager Mary Babcock, in her report at the January city council meeting, the Jutila Center Condos will be sold to Hancock Office …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In girls basketball last night…• Chassell downed Watersmeet 57-31.• Ewen-Trout Creek defeated L’Anse 42-26. In boys play last evening…• Jeffers stopped Houghton 76-59. Levi Frahm scored 24 for the Jets, and Matthew Schutz added 22. Luke Hill led the …

The Michigan After-school Partnership applauds the state’s recent 50 Million Dollar Investment in Out-of-School Time Programs. Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced 50 million dollars in grant awards supporting afterschool, out-of-school time, and summer leaning programming in Michigan. Three of the organizations benefiting from the state’s investment in youth programming …

Karl Bohnak plans to run for the state representative in the 109th district in the 2024 election. Bohnak announced late last month his official plans to run as a republican in the august state primary election for the 109th house district. Currently the house seat in the 109th is held …