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As we are approaching November, it is time to recognize that November is National Hospice Month. Hospice care is considered to be the model for quality and compassionate end-of-life treatment.  Hospice involves a team-oriented approach of expert medical care, pain management, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support expressly tailored to the …

From a silent film accompanied by a symphony and choral performance, to topical and historical films with expert panelists, the 41 North Film Festival brings together acclaimed films from around the world with participants from the local community for four days of engaging, informative, and inspiring events. In celebration of …

The leader of the US Navy’s 2009 Task Force on Climate Change, Rear Admiral David Titley (retired), will be on the Michigan Tech Campus Monday to attend a seminar and to introduce a film on climate change in which he is featured and participate in a public discussion afterward. The …

A young Hancock man is celebrating his achievements after being named Houghton County’s newest Eagle Scout. 18 year old Korey Ericson was joined by friends, family and fellow parishioners Sunday who all gathered for the ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church in Hancock.   “Only a small percentage of all scouts …

Opioid abuse continues to plague the Copper Country and the judge in Houghton County’s 97th District Court has seen enough. Judge Mark Wisti sees many of the drug cases first hand from his bench and the effect prescription drug abuse has on people’s lives. “It’s devastating,” Wisti said. “It’s a …

Although hospice cannot add days to a person’s life, it most certainly can add life to their days. Aspirus at Home hosted the annual Service of Remembrance Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Sacred Heart Church in Calumet. The service honored loved ones who passed away in the compassionate care of …

This Saturday is Make a Difference Day. Once again, many individual Michigan Tech students as well as numerous student organizations are getting off campus to make our community a little bit better. Started in 1992, Make a Difference Day, is one of the largest annual single days of service nationwide. …

Hancock, Michigan – The Houghton County Historical Preservation Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $921.02 is available from the Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund for local historical preservation and education projects or activities related to the Houghton County of …

Two roads in Baraga County will be under construction starting Monday. Bacco Construction and the Baraga County Road Commission will be making upgrades to Schwalm Road from M-38 to Sarya Road, as well as Sarya Road from Schwalm Road to Kyro Road. Schwalm and Sarya Roads will remain open to …

A Houghton County man could be facing charges stemming from a prank that may have gone a little too far. Authorities say the man placed a dead animal on display at Swedetown Park in Calumet, and residents in the area did not find it funny.   Long time Calumet resident, …