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Thanks to a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Hancock School Public Library will be hosting a new after school club. The new Code Club will teach you how to make apps, games and websites. The primary software that will be used, is a coding software …

If you have questions regarding the U.P. ‘s propane supply, you can stop by the Portage Lake District Library this Saturday, the 22nd, from 12:30p-2:30p and meet with representatives from the U.P. Energy Task Force. This is an informal meeting, and is considered an opportunity for residents to learn how …

Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has set the rates for students room and board for the 2021 school year. The cost of a double occupancy room in a traditional residence hall, including dining privileges will cost $5,396 per student. This is a $149 increase over the this year’s cost. …

The Ottawa National Forest in Ironwood, is looking for applicants for this year’s Youth Conservation Corp. Helping provide gainful employment, developing an appreciation for the nation’s natural environment and completing much needed work on public lands are the core tenets of the program. Applicants must be between 15-18, citizens of …

Volunteers are still needed for this year’s Copperdog 150. Doug Harrer and Krissy Kovachich previewed this year’s race. Kovachcich spoke of the quality of the volunteers, which have kept the race around for 11 years, while other races have fizzled out. This Saturday, is the hands on volunteer training at …

Houghton County has a new Syringe Service Program, which is more than providing clean needles to residents battling substance abuse, it also provides counseling services, so people can get on the road to recovery. Gail Ploe, Prevention Specialist and Drug Counselor from the Western U.P. Health Department, said the substance …

The Portage Lake District Library hosted the Copper Country League of Women Voters as they  celebrated their 100th birthday, along with the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Cake and other activities such as voter registration and absentee ballots were …

High School In girls basketball tonight… – Calumet plays at Houghton. Our broadcast will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. – Hancock travels to West Iron County – Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Republic-Michigamme. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City journeys to Watersmeet. – Jeffers tips off at Chassell. – Baraga welcomes …

High School In high school girls basketball Saturday, Lake Linden-Hubbell fell to Ishpeming 66-28. Jamie Hendrickson led the Lakes with 12 points.. Both Copper Country Christian School teams swept their double-headers against the Lake Tomahawk Northern Stars Saturday. The girls won their games 37-28 and 40-31. Sierra Jackson scored 17 …

High School Houghton dominated Wing Ding yesterday, as the boys basketball team and the hockey team both earned easy victories over rival Hancock. In the basketball contest, the Gremlins opened up an early lead, and held the scrappy Bulldogs at bay down the stretch for an 81-62 victory. Brad Simonson …