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The Baraga County Commission has passed the county’s 2023-24 budget. Last night the county held a special meeting after a scheduled public hearing for the county budget. Baraga County’s budget for the upcoming year will include wage increases for county employees across the board. “The following increase for the 2023-24 …

Get the lumberjack flannel ready for a night to support one of Little Brother’s largest programs during one of the organization’s largest fundraisers. Next week Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will host the group’s Flannel Fest Fundraiser. The fundraising night will support the organization’s firewood program, which helps to …

The city of Houghton will consider splitting a lot during tonight’s council meeting. The hope fellowship church wishes to split the lot owned by the church, creating a 1-acre sub-lot on the church’s southeast corner. Another item on the city council agenda will consider an equipment purchase for the public …

Michigan Tech University’s latest Research Award recipient shoots for the stars. Petra Huentemeyer in the last year has become one of Michigan tech’s most often cited authors from the university for her research in experimental astrophysics. Huentemeyer says that she has always been fueled by a passion for curiosity in …

Repair work to the Portage Lake lift bridge begins today. Earlier this morning MDOT crews began intermittent shutdowns of the northbound outside lane of the bridge. Work crews are continuing work on the state’s 4.3 million dollar project to replace the bridge’s finger joints and install underside false decking beneath …

Gogebic Community College will conclude its search for a new president soon after identifying four qualified candidates. The college is entering the final stages of its search and will invite its final four candidates to a series of in-person interviews and open forums next month. Gogebic Community College encourages the …

Hancock’s planning commission approved two zoning applications for residential developments last night. The 306 Hancock Street development will add an addition above the existing garage on the property. The addition will convert the structure into a duplex. A second zoning application approved by the commission will construct a five-unit town …

The Village of L’Anse has officially welcomed its newest fire truck.  The 2005 Pierce Dash vehicle becomes the first aerial truck owned by the L’Anse Fire Department. It was purchased from a fire department in Howell Township, New Jersey, and driven to its new home by members of the L’Anse …

It can be difficult to throw away old shoes knowing how long it takes certain materials to decompose. With the idea of helping keep old shoes out of the landfill, and on the soles of feet, while also raising funds for a student trip, Barkell Elementary has partnered with Got …

Michigan Tech University’s Showcase AI plans to dive deep into the subject. During the three-day conference attendees will hear from keynote speakers, and participate in panel discussions focused on the fast-developing world surrounding artificial intelligence. Several speakers expected to join the showcase are heavily involved in the study and development …