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Photo courtesy of Bill Binroth An effort is underway to help local students get the snack food they may be missing while not in school. The Let’s Eat Community Meals Summer Program is offering Games and Snacks for students at the George Gipp Arena in Laurium three days a week.  …

The officers for the Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education are set for the 2019-2020 school year. The CCISD School Board held its organizational meeting for the upcoming school year on Tuesday. The Board elected Robert Tuomi of Chassell as President; Nels Christopherson of Houghton as Vice-President; Robert …

Pet owners in Hancock will be required to keep their animals on a leash and clean up after them under a revision to a city ordinance. The City Council approved the changes Wednesday following a public hearing as part of an overall effort to update various ordinances. The language of …

The Hancock City Council continues to carry out city business despite being shorthanded. Former Mayor John Haeussler resigned last month due to health concerns and City Manager Barry Givens is currently on medical leave for cancer treatment. New Mayor Paul LaBine says it’s been a challenge to get everything done.  …

MLB The Cleveland Indians scored four runs in the eighth inning, and pulled away to a 7-2 victory over Detroit Tigers last night. Spencer Turnbull turned in a quality start, giving up three runs while pitching into the seventh, but took the loss. Joe Jiménez was charged with all four …

Hancock Public Schools will start the school year without a high school and middle school principal. Former principal Ezekiel Ohan submitted his resignation following the end of the school year, effective July 1st. The Hancock Public School Board of Education officially accepted his resignation at their July meeting on Monday. …

Phoio by Keweenaw Cruisers-‎2017 End O’ the Road Keweenaw Tour & Car Show It’s the end of the road for more than 100 classic cars this Saturday, and there will be a lot of people celebrating it. It’s the 16th annual End O’ The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show, …

It’s the final days to register online for the 44th annual Canal Run, taking place this Saturday. The Canal Run includes a 2 mile fun run/walk, 5 mile walk, 5 mile run, 10 mile walk, 10 mile run, half marathon, 5 mile blade (a single and/or double leg amputee race), …

The Western UP Health Department is offering free hearing and vision screenings for children entering Preschool, Kindergarten, or home schooling. Screenings will be offered at their office in Hancock on July 23rd and 24th, and in L’Anse on July 25th. Hearing and vision screenings help identify difficulties a child may …

A bond proposal is on the ballot next month for residents in the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area School District. The School Board unanimously called for a bond election to be held August 6th in the amount of $4,685,000. The bond would allow the district to build additions to remodel, furnish, …