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Ottawa and Hiawatha National Forest Fire Management Unit crews will burn slash piles starting this month. The forest service will burn leftover forest product that was generated from forest thinning and timber harvests in the summer and fall. Thinning projects help support healthy forest growth. The forest service typically waits …

Up in the Copper Country, residents have a big claim to fame. Regularly topping the charts across the country for regions’ annual snowfall. Some locals may even have developed a keen sense of how much snow the Copper Country will get during any given year. Visit Keweenaw knows that the …

Swedetown Trails Club will cancel the annual season opener race. Originally scheduled for last Saturday the annual season opening cross country ski race with the Swedetown Trails Club, it was cancelled for a lack snow on the trails. Unfortunately the club’s luck did not turn in the past few days, …

Another country’s date of independence may not be a big celebration in most towns across the country. But in the city of Hancock where residents annually celebrate Finland’s independence, Finnish heritage is a big deal. This afternoon the Finnish American Heritage Center will invite the community to celebrate Finland’s independence …

It comes with a great view and an incredible history within its walls. Hancock’s former elk’s club has a new purpose these days. From a heyday that included Elks chapter gatherings and wedding celebrations. To today, 101 Front Street is home to the Lodge Luxury Suites owned by Stephen Polakowski …

Copper Shores Meals on Wheels will close today, until Friday. Today the senior meal delivery service announced they are experiencing a staff shortage due to positive COVID-19 cases. Copper Shores Meals on Wheels will not deliver meals from December 5th to the 8th. Seniors did receive meals today and were …

This week marks National Influenza Vaccination Week across the country. Around the state of Michigan, local health departments and pharmacies are encouraging residents to get out and receive an updated flu vaccine for the winter. During the fall and winter influenza cases spike throughout much of the country due to …

This time of the year many groups in the community will look for different ways of impacting the lives of residents. And just like many of those community action groups, the Michigan State Police want to make sure residents are living happy and healthy lives. Tomorrow during the day, MSP …

The Nature Conservancy completes its first timber harvest in the Slate River Forest Reserve. The 74-acre harvest was planned by the conservation group as a way of promoting the forest’s healthy and sustainable tree growth, while also helping TNC manage the reserve from a financial standpoint. The timber was hand-felled …

Earlier in the year Michigan Tech University was recognized by College Pulse and FIRE survey as the best college in the country for free speech. Speech on college campuses has become a hot-button topic among students, academics, and the public alike. Especially as social media debate shows have taken off …