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After the death of their father, the family of Joel Tuoriniemi has organized a golf outing fundraiser in memory of Joel and to support local youth hockey. Tomorrow, the Joel Tuoriniemi Memorial Golf Out will invite community members to take part in a 2-person scramble 9-hole event. The cost per …

During the Hancock Public Schools search for a full-time superintendent the district will ask for the community’s input. Hancock Public Schools with the help of the Michigan Association of School Boards executive search team have put together a quick survey. Individuals interested in helping the district in its search can …

It of a one kind type of concert, but attendees might need a jacket. Tomorrow evening the Pine Mountain Music Festival will hold the Bach in the Mine concert, with a reception held afterward. The concert will also act as a fundraiser for the Pine Mountain Music Festival, to support …

The emotions brought out by grief are sometimes tricky to navigate for anyone. Whether the loss of a loved one comes suddenly or was expected for some time. How someone reacts to that loss can allow that same individual to develop a feeling that what they are going through is …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball last night…• Hancock swept Houghton 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-17).• Calumet blanked L’Anse 3-0 (25-16, 25-5, 25-17).• Jeffers stopped Wakefield-Marenisco 3-0 (25-6, 25-19, 25-23). Kaeda Rajala led the team with 12 kills. Sara Johnson had 13 …

Throughout the summer locals have met in Houghton and Hancock in the mornings to start their day by getting active. The wake-up Walks with UP Health Systems portage has been growing in popularity, and the hospital plans to continue the exercise program through the fall and into the winter. Community …

Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO, Brian Calley, made a trip to the Copper Country to update local business owners on legislation proposed in Lansing and share findings from the group’s Annual business leaders survey. The SBAM has found that business owners in the state are feeling less …

Houghton has entered a final agreement with Walmart that will keep both parties out of federal court. Earlier in the year the city council approved a settlement strategy, which has been negotiated over the past several months. The new agreement with Walmart replaces the city’s original 2004 development agreement with …

The Lakeshore Drive corridor project in Houghton enters into its final phases today. Crews will begin paving the east lot and should finish in time for next Monday. MJO will stage some equipment in the west end lot while work is completed on the walkway for Pewabic Street. City Manager …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight…• Houghton entertains Hancock. Because of a programming conflict on 97.7 The Wolf, the broadcast will be carried on KBear 102.3.• Calumet welcomes L’Anse.• Jeffers hosts Wakefield-Marenisco.• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City plays at Chassell – postponed …