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The State of Michigan says the Copper Country has too many judges. In a recent report by the State Court Administrative Office, it is recommended that a probate court district be created to cover both Houghton and Keweenaw Counties and to eliminate through attrition the Keweenaw County Probate Court judgeship. …

North Wind Books is hosting a four-part series of events this July titled Children’s Unique Books. These events will highlight unique themed children’s books and each feature a special guest host. Events are free, open to the public and no RSVP is required. Each event begins at 11 a.m. JULY …

Organizers say it was the best International Frisbee Tournament in years. The 60th Annual IFT featured 24 teams in their new two-division setup…with many people returning to enjoy the tournament’s anniversary. Tournament Director Jeff Foss was glad to see so many people participating. Foss-071017-1 The action on the field didn’t …

The 69th Annual Copper Country Strawberry Festival was held over the weekend, offering up the area’s delicious strawberries. The festival is always held in Chassell the second weekend in July and is the oldest, continuously running festival of its kind. The Chassell Lions Club sponsors the festival each year and …

Three eighth grade students at Lake Linden-Hubbell Middle School not only won a national championship, but may have helped create a solution to a local issue. At the eCybermission Competition in Washington, D.C. last week, Siona Boh-doin, Beau Hakala and Gabe Poirier won the national title in the eighth grade …

MARQUETTE, MI – The Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) submitted two filings with the Michigan Public Service Commission, the net result of which will lower power costs for residential, commercial and industrial customers. While customers will only experience a minor reduction to their monthly bills, it is a step forward …

HANCOCK — Western U.P. Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that a dead crow found in Houghton County on June 22 tested positive for West Nile virus, which can cause illness in humans as well as birds. This was the 13th bird …

Hard to imagine any ten year-old giving up video games for an entire summer, but Keaton Snell did it in order to finish a book with his father. The book is called “Charlie 906” and Snell, with the help of his father, Dominic, worked to finish the entire book last …

Christina Hermann began practicing yoga years ago as part of her active lifestyle. She deepened her practice after a debilitating shoulder injury, and she even credits yoga for her recovery. Hermann said inspired her to get certified and begin teaching. “I’m here to say it’s a very powerful healing modality. …

You can add another construction project to your list of driving woes this summer. Starting Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a project to repair concrete on US-41, US-45 and M-26 in Houghton and Ontonagon Counties. The $2.8 million project will include asphalt resurfacing; concrete pavement, curb, gutter, …