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State Representative Greg Markkanen expresses frustration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recent rejection of aid to the Upper Peninsula. In a statement, Representative Markkanen says that the region needs a financial lifeline to assist in repairing damage caused by the spring’s snowmelt flooding. The representative further expressed disappointment in …

The city of Hancock will hold three public hearings before the start of the city council meeting tonight. All three hearings are for utility easement, two are for development at the Hancock Business and Technology Park. The city’s lengthy agenda includes consideration of a county resolution that will set up …

Two permanent changes are coming to Michigan Tech’s campus. Starting tomorrow Cliff Drive on campus will become limited to 15 miles per hour, and turn into a one-way street. Cliff Drive between, Phoenix drive and where the road meets back with US-41, will convert to one-way traffic flowing west to …

After noticing a need within the community the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation decided to make some changes to its brick-and-mortar space in Hancock. The foundation has recently completed renovations to its offices in downtown Hancock opening up more space to allow community groups an area to meet. Converting an area …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball last evening…• Calumet blanked Ishpeming 3-0 (25-20, 25-12, 25-10). Jackie Kiilunen had 13 kills and 21 digs. Maddie Torola had five kills and six aces. Allie Bjorn had 10 kills and two aces. Caitlyn Strom …

Houghton County Prosecutor Paul LaBine plans to resign at the end of September. LaBine was appointed to the position in July after former county prosecutor Brittany Bulleit was elevated to judgeship within Houghton County. LaBine tenured his resignation earlier this month, on September 7. Houghton County 12th Circuit Court Judge …

Establishing and building a relationship between residents and local law enforcement can be difficult. Especially if police departments aren’t able to sit and talk with members of the community. Tomorrow the city of Hancock‘s police department will take some time to sit and chat with area residents, and continue to …

The Finlandia Foundation National has recently launched a fundraising campaign to Save Finland in America. The Foundation has started the Saving Finland in America fundraising campaign to support its acquisition of cultural and historical assets at the Finnish American Heritage Center. The Finlandia Foundation National is a nonprofit organization that …

At the end of the week, Omega House will hold the group’s largest fundraising event to support hospice care for community members in need. Omega House has invited The Insiders to play at the Rozsa Center. The Insiders cover music from rock and roll’s late legend Tom Petty. This weekend …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball last evening…• Ewen-Trout Creek v Bessemer – no report. On the schedule tonight…• Calumet plays at Ishpeming. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.• Houghton entertains Marquette. Coverage …