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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that antlerless deer application results are available beginning today. Application results and leftover license availability can be found at mi.gov/deer. Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in this drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, …

The students at CJ Sullivan Elementary School in L’Anse needed a new playground, and when they return to school next week, they’ll have one. Through grants and local fundraisers, $65,000 was raised to replace the aging equipment. The community then came together on June 17th to build the new playground …

A Hancock company is now able to offer a broader range of learning and workforce development services to public works agencies, thanks to a new partnership. PublicWorksTraining.com, operating out of the Jutila Center, will now be working with Mastery Training Content Network. Co-founder and Chief Development Officer of PublicWorksTraining.com John …

For most of the Copper Country, the new school year begins the day after Labor Day and students at Hancock Public Schools will have a new administrator at the helm. Former Middle and High School Principal Kipp Beaudoin was named Superintendent this summer to replace Monica Healy, who retired after …

A new nighttime paving project is set to begin in Houghton after Labor Day. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the $114,000 project will mill and resurface 0.3 miles of US-41 College Avenue from west of Pearl Street to west of Prospect Street. MDOT says the work will be done …

HOUGHTON, MI, August 24, 2017 – The Rozsa Calendars are here! Once again this year we have both full-size wall calendars and the handy pocket/desk calendars that fit neatly in purses, pockets, and of course by your phone on your desk.  Pick up one of each or even both at …

Registration is now open for a beach volleyball tournament to benefit the Finlandia University softball team on Monday, September 4 beginning at 10 a.m. at Hancock Beach. The event is open to students, staff, faculty and members of the community. Teams will consist of six players, with a $10 entry …

Hancock, MI – The Portage Health Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being of elderly and youth causes in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. The Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it will be accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations in the …

Congressman Jack Bergman Shows Support for U.S. and Michigan Hardwood Plywood by Visiting Timber Products Plant in Munising Munising, Michigan – Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, visited Timber Products’ hardwood plywood facility in Munising, MI – a member of the Coalition for …

IRON MOUNTAIN – Veterans and their families are invited to Veteran Town Halls being hosted in the region by the Oscar G. Johnson September 5 and 6, 2017.  Veteran Town Halls will be held on Tuesday, September 5, at 2 p.m. in Mohawk at American Legion Post 230, located at …