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U.S. Representative Jack Bergman has been named as a National Ambassador to the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Task Force. Bergman is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General, and has prioritized veterans’ issues during his time in Congress. September is National …

United States Senator Gary Peters has called on President Donald Trump to delay naming a nominee for the Supreme Court. While eulogizing the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Senate floor yesterday, Peters said the government has more urgent matters., and should focus exclusively on COVID-19 relief. President Trump …

High School In high school volleyball last evening…• Calumet swept Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-0 (25-12, 25-6, 25-8). Helen Beiring had seven aces and seven kills, Kristi Keranen had seven aces and 15 assists, and Elli Djerf had nine kills and six digs.• Hancock v West Iron County – canceled.• Chassell v …

Finlandia University has introduced new online certificate offerings in Marketing, Sports Management, and Teaching and Learning: Professional Development.  Director of Innovative and Online Learning Michelle Rauch said the certificates will only be offered online, but may include components from the university’s bachelor degree programs. Each certificate consists of four five-week …

Michigan Tech and Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City have formalized their intent to collaborate on Great Lakes research. The two year Memorandum of Understanding was signed last week by MTU President Rick Koubek and NMC President Nick Nissley. The institutions have agreed to cooperate in development of marine technology …

The recent increase in COVID-19 activity has prompted Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics to restrict visitors. Effective immediately, no guests will be admitted to see most patients. Exceptions may be made for end of life care. Other exceptions include…• pediatric patients, who may be visited by one adult at …

Baraga Schools will reopen today, after taking a day off yesterday because of a positive COVID-19 test. District officials say the Western U.P. Health Department has completed contact tracing, and they feel comfortable that classes can resume safely. School pictures will also proceed as scheduled today. Schools were closed after …

COVID-19 diagnoses continue to rise in the Copper Country, with the focus on Houghton County. Monday’s update from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department includes 63 confirmed new positive cases in Houghton County since last Thursday, along with a dozen probable cases. Baraga County has two more positives, and one …

The City of Hancock is looking for a new member of its Board of Review. The board holds one-day meetings in July and December, and meets for two days in March. The term will end at the end of 2023. Applications may be submitted to Hancock City Hall.

The second annual Red Metal Music Fest has been scheduled for November 7th at the Calumet Theatre. The event is a fundraiser for the theatre, and will feature a lineup of local musicians, including Tom Katalin, Uncle Pete’s BBQ Blues Band, Chad Borgen and the Collective, Steve Jones and the …