Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Hancock Township man. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the body of 87-year-old Alvin Kempainen in his home at 53403 Salo Road, while performing a well-being check. Kempainen had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. An investigation by …
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Secretary of the Veterans Affairs, Dennis McDonough, recently visited VA facilities in the western Upper Peninsula. McDonough’s trip to the region offered the secretary an important opportunity to interact with Veteran Affairs staff and leadership. And discuss current challenges as facilities seek to better care for veterans and implement rural …
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Northern Michigan University Ranks as a Top College for Indigenous Americans in the County. Northern Michigan has recently been included in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s list of the top 200 colleges for Indigenous students published in the December college issue of Winds of Change Magazine. NMU’s Center …
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity spread 5.5 million dollars throughout the state to expand apprenticeship opportunities in non-traditional sectors. Michigan LEO has begun to accept requests for proposals from Michigan organizations that can provide access to life-changing career opportunities through the State Apprenticeship Expansion 2023 grant program. …
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The Keweenaw Community Foundation excitedly announces the formation of a new endowment fund named for a beloved Copper Country leader and his wife. The Reverend Robert and Deloris Langseth Development Fund honors the late community leader and will support Main Street Calumet’s activities in the area. Pastor Bob as Langseth …
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Hubbell VFW Post 4624 members award Lake Linden and Dollar Bay middle school and high school students as a part of the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay contests. On an annual basis, the National Veterans of Foreign Wars Association organizes and sponsors the two Essa contests asking middle …
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Snowmobilers will need to change plans for what was expected to be the start of the recreation season. Typically starting around mid to late December, the Upper Peninsula’s snowmobile season is off to a rocky start with a lack of snowfall in the region. The city of Houghton has received …
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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly have less than a week to put the final touches on organizing another fantastic holiday dinner this Christmas. Next Monday the non-profit serving seniors in the Copper Country will serve more than 1,000 meals throughout five counties. Seniors should expect a full meal and …
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Five L’Anse students recently placed 2nd in the state at the Women of Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan’s Michigan Girls Future Flight Challenge. Students Amelia Knapp, Juliet Knapp, Hannah Wilson, Addy Snyder, and Genevieve Cadeau teamed up to create a unique solution for cleaning up the Great Lakes’ beaches. The …
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UPDATE: The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department reports that a Painesdale man who was reported missing has been found dead. The body of 80-year-old Francis Destrampe of Painesdale was located in Baraga County. No other details have been released. The Baraga County Sheriff’s Department, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the …
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