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The Keweenaw Community Foundation is accepting applications for several scholarships. –  The Alec Fisher Memorial Scholarship is open to Michigan Tech students at the junior level or above, studying Environmental Engineering or Management Information Systems. – The Bernard Gaffney Scholarship Fund is for students or graduates who demonstrate character, need, …

Some details have been released about the recent death of a prisoner at the Iron County Correctional Facility in Iron River. Jonathan Joepaul Parker’s body was discovered just before 8:00 in the morning on January 11th. Iron County officials say he apparently committed suicide. The Michigan State Police have begun …

Both Finlandia University and Michigan Tech will be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day today. Finlandia will again hold its MLK Day of Service. Students and staff are encouraged to donate their time to help local individuals and organizations. On last week’s Finlandia Fridays broadcast, Molly Berg of Hancock said …

Two more former Upper Peninsula priests are facing criminal sexual conduct charges.  74-year-old Gary Allen Jacobs of Albuquerque, New Mexico, served in Ontonagon and Dickinson Counties between 1981 and 1984. In Ontonagon County, he’s being charged with six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child between the ages …

Houghton has been named a highlight destination on Viking Cruises’ new Great Lakes tours. Known as Viking Expeditions, the series will begin in 2022, with approximately 20 voyages per summer. The company is building the Great Lakes’ largest cruise ship for the tours. The ship will be more than 670 …

Gasoline prices in our region held basically steady last week. AAA Michigan’s survey places the cost of a gallon of unleaded regular at $2.55 in Houghton County. That’s a penny higher than last week, right in line with the national average, but seven cents above the statewide average. Keweenaw County …

High School In hockey tonight, Jeffers skates at Negaunee. In boys basketball this evening… – Hancock entertains Negaunee. – Houghton travels to West Iron County. – Lake Linden-Hubbell welcomes Ontonagon. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City journeys to Wakefield-Marenisco. – Baraga tips off at Bessemer. – L’Anse hosts Ewen-Trout Creek. The Copper …

High School In high school hockey Saturday… – Calumet defeated Brother Rice 5-3. The Warriors dominated the early going, and built a 2-0 lead late in the second period. The Copper Kings responded with three quick goals by Tanner Rowe, Alex Mattila and Gabe Coppo in the closing four minutes …

High School In high school hockey yesterday… – Hancock defeated Bay Port 5-1. – Houghton lost to Birmingham Brother Rice 5-3 – Jeffers v Rhinelander in the opening round at the Merrill Tournament Last evening – no report. The Jets will face either Merrill or Medford today. In other hockey games …

The fourth annual Copper Country Women’s March will be held tomorrow at the Houghton-Hancock Bridge. Organizer Susan Burack tells us it will start at 1:00, and all community members are invited… Burack says there are several local sponsors… If you’d like to take part, be on hand before 1:00… The …