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The Hancock city council is expected to take another step forward tonight, as it assumes control of the Houghton County Arena. The city recently purchased the arena from Houghton County, but management of the facility remains under the day-to-day management of Portage Lake Multi-Educational Services until the end of June. …

Keweenaw County is looking for a new member of its planning commission.  The term would run through the end of 2024. The commission typically meets 10 times per year, at 4:00 p.m. on the last Monday of the month. Meetings usually last around 90 minutes. If you’re a Keweenaw County …

A Saint Ignace man has been arrested on child sex charges. Eighteen-year-old Tyrel Lee Matson was taken into custody last week after an investigation by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.  Investigators say they seized digital evidence in a search at his residence, …

As received from Lake Superior State University: The Board of Trustees of Lake Superior State University has accepted the resignation of Dr. Rodney S. Hanley as president of the institution. He had been in the role since July 2018. LSSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lynn G. Gillette has been …

College Basketball Connecticut reigns as the NCAA Division I men’s basketball champion. The Huskies defeated San Diego State 76-59 in the title game last night. It’s the fifth national crown for UConn. Adama Sanogo was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. NBA The Pistons host the Heat tonight. NHL The …

The Portage Health Foundation has taken over one of the region’s leading providers of mental health care. PHF’s acquisition of Dial Help became official Saturday, after it was approved by both organizations’ boards of directors, and by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. In a joint statement released yesterday, PHF Executive …

Ben Larson will return as Houghton County Administrator. Larson was hired yesterday, as the county board of commissioners moved quickly to replace the departing Elizabeth Bjorn. Bjorn replaced Larson in the job just 18 months ago, when Larson took a job in the private sector. She is leaving April 30th. …

Students studying in Finlandia University’s Physical Therapist Assistant program have a new transfer option. Finlandia has finalized a Teach-Out Agreement with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay. PTA and Pre-PTA students at Finlandia will be accepted seamlessly at Northeast Wisconsin Technical. Finlandia students pursuing other degrees will be considered …

The Canal Run is searching for sponsors and volunteers to support them for their huge event on July 15. Health and Fitness Manager at UP Health System Portage, Angela Luskin, said, “Sponsorship is really vital to the Canal Run. It takes, you know, lots of different support within the community …

Copper Country Community Mental Health (CCCMH) promoted their Community Employment Program on March 22. They work with local companies to offer services to employ those with a disability.  Community Employment Coordinator, Ardith Brown, said ” well the ADA defines a disability as like a physical or mental impairment that substantially …