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Gogebic Community College is beginning the search for a new leader. After four years at the helm of the college, Dr. George McNulty will leave his position at the end of June. Within the past two weeks, McNulty has been named a finalist for the presidency of two other colleges …

A veteran Michigan Tech educator will take over as the university’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.  Andrew Storer joined the Michigan Tech faculty in 2001 and rose to the rank of professor of forest insect ecology. In addition, he served as director of the Honors Institute at …

A recall has been issued for some hot dog buns that may have been distributed locally. The buns were produced by Perfection Bakeries, also known as Aunt Millie’s. They were distributed as “Our Family® White Hot Dog Buns” in an eight-count package through Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.  The buns …

As received from Upper Great Lakes Health: Rosmin Jos, MD, has joined the team of family medicine providers at Upper Great Lakes HancockFamily Health Center – Family Practice (UGL). Dr. Jos earned her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Pleven Medical University in Pleven, Bulgaria in 2003, then received her Master …

The Biennial Lake Superior Youth Symposium will take place this year at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin from April 20-23. This program takes place every other year, with this year being the 15th symposium. This is a great opportunity for youths in grades 8-12 to be immersed in Lake Superior …

The Rock of Ages Lighthouse preservation society received a grant with a $23,000 match, totaling a grant of $46,000 to aid in the lighthouse’s restoration. The Rock of Ages lighthouse is 132 ft tall, and is situated on a tiny rock just 3 miles off the coast of Isle Royale. It …

Though dissolved on March 20, the Lake Linden Schools and Hancock Public Schools Varsity Hockey co-op will be put up to a vote to be reinstated on April 17. The Hancock school board claims they voted to end the co-op due to concerns from the Hancock hockey community. The concerns …

Electrical rates for many Copper Country residents will be going up. Upper Peninsula Power Company says the increase granted last week by the Michigan Public Service Commission will boost the average residential electric bill by 10.1 percent. The increase will take effect July 1st, and is the first that UPPCO …

The Hancock City Planning Commission will discuss the new solar and wind power ordinance again at tonight’s meeting. They could vote to advance it to the city council for consideration. The agenda also includes updates about this year’s spring cleanup, and a potential scrap tire collection. The meeting begins at …

Stanton Township officials are reminding residents to return their recreation questionnaires. Forms were recently mailed to residents, asking for input on the township’s park and recreation opportunities. Responses are due April 3rd. If you did not receive a form, or have misplaced yours, check with the township office.