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Keweenaw County will seek an individual to fill an opening on the county’s planning commission. Keweenaw County has an immediate opening on the planning commission board, which typically meets 10 times a year. The county will seek a resident from Houghton or Sherman townships but will accept an application from …

Deer rifle season will start tomorrow morning with the first break of sunshine in the western upper peninsula. Michigan DNR officials say that last spring’s late snowfall and significant flooding had an impact on the deer herd in the western region. And say that the heard seems to be doing …

Hancock Public Schools has a new superintendent. Since the start of the school year, Chris Salani has worn many hats, taking on the interim superintendent role. While continuing his duties as the district’s athletic director, and high school principal. Salani was the Hancock Public School’s Board of Education’s single internal …

Update 11/14/23 10:13 am: One person was shot dead last night in Houghton. Monday evening at approximately 7 pm, Houghton city police were called to the Douglass House – Armando’s restaurant for reports of shots fired. Police were able to secure the scene and clear the public from the location …

Keweenaw Random Acts of Community Kindness works to make life easier for residents in Keweenaw and Houghton Counties. The wholly grassroots effort works with residents when they cannot afford necessary home repairs, medical expenses, and transportation to places like the doctor. Since joining the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Giving …

L’Anse Area Students will have another opportunity to earn a scholarship toward higher education thanks to the generosity of a former LAS student. Last week L’Anse Area Schools announced that students in the future will benefit from a 1 million dollar trust for educational scholarships thanks to an alumni. Doctor …

Michigan Tech announces the university’s 2023 Diversity Award winner. Brigitte Morin, an associate professor of biological sciences, has been named tech’s latest of the Michigan Technological University Diversity Award. Each year the university recognizes a member of its faculty who uses their leadership to contribute to more diverse and inclusive …

New Power Tour joins Giving Tuesday for the first time in 2023. Executive Director Melissa Davis say that the non-profit was very excited to learn they were picked to join the many local non-profit organization to benefit from the Copper Shores Day of Giving. Adding that the funds raised will …

Veterans Day over the weekend offered chances for veterans to get out in the community. Friday included Veterans Day ceremonies with local area schools. Followed by Saturday when veterans could join together at community meals and activities. Down in Hubbell, the VFW Post 4624 enjoyed intimate meals among post members …

Hancock Public School may hire a district superintendent this evening. Tonight the district will consider an internal candidate for the position, with an interview with the school board. Back in August, Superintendent Steve Patchin notified the district of plans to retire. At around the same time, three school board members …