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Teachers and administrators can make a big difference in a student’s life. Later in the spring the CCISD Parent Advisory committee will host the 21st annual Awards to recognize teachers and faculty in CCISD schools who have made a large impact in the lives of students with disabilities. The awards …

At a young age many will feel the pull toward the freedom of the road and owning their first vehicle. But before the key can go in the ignition, individuals must complete driver’s safety courses in Michigan. In the state people can start learning the rules of the road from …

Michigan Technological University will increase the institution’s rate of room and board in 2024  and 2025. At a recent board of trustees meeting last week, Michigan Tech approved increasing room and board costs going into next school year. The Daily Mining Gazette reported on Sunday, that the university raised rates …

Lack of childcare opportunities for families can have a large impact on communities. To fit the needs of families in Houghton County alone the Keweenaw Family Resource Center estimates 700 additional childcare spots have to open. The impact of lack of childcare can affect how many how hours parents work …

Houghton Portage Township Schools will host its second Elevating Education community forum tomorrow evening. District Superintendent Anders Hill says more than 40 people in the community attended last week’s first session reviewing the district’s history and recent growth. He says that these sessions are important to the district’s understanding of …

Yoopers for Ukraine will finish a week of remembrance later this week in Marquette and Crystal Falls. Over the weekend Copper Country residents may have seen Yoopers for Ukraine near the Portage Lake lift bridge for several community events remembering two years of war in Ukraine. On Wednesday the group’s …

Earlier this month Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring. Making planting trees, vegetable gardens, and native flowers out in front of the house an earlier task this year. Starting today the Ontonagon Conservation District will begin accepting orders for its annual spring tree and plant sale. The district offers several …

Artists intending to capture the historic significance of the Quincy Dry House will need to submit applications today. The Keweenaw National Historic Park Advisory Commission will seek an artist to create an installation on the west side of US 41, near the Dry House Ruins. During the height of the …

Each year stewards of the Great Lakes gather for the Great Lakes conference to learn about current conditions, future projects and programs, and much more. Tomorrow the Great Lakes Conference will invite a series of special speakers to present at the online conference. This year the Great Lakes conference has …

Early voting centers throughout Michigan are now closed. Clerks will begin preparing for remaining voters to cast their ballots in the February primary election tomorrow. Many will stop by their polling place with plans to pick their presidential candidate. “The envelopes up to the courthouse along with the big and …