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The Village of Laurium has a new rental housing code. After a brief public hearing last night, the village council accepted the new rental ordinance.  It will take effect 30 days after its public posting. Landlords will then have 90 days to bring properties into compliance. Registration will be required …

The Hancock City Council could vote to proceed with the purchase of the Houghton County Arena at its meeting tonight. A public hearing on the proposal will begin at 6:00, in advance of the council’s regular meeting. Potential approval of the purchase agreement is on the agenda. Houghton County has …

Five Copper Country school districts will be getting money from the state to add law enforcement presence in their buildings. Grants were announced yesterday for:• L’Anse – $165,000• Houghton – $161,250• Hancock – $142,500• Lake Linden-Hubbell – $103,454• Ontonagon – $18,840 Statewide, nearly $25 million was handed out to 195 …

Trail grooming is on hold for trails maintained by the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club. In a Facebook post, club officials said recent rain and icy conditions have forced them to suspend their operations, to prevent equipment damage and for operator safety. They urge caution when riding, because of lots of water …

From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Wildlife biologists from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources today released their findings of the latest Michigan gray wolf survey. The survey, conducted in early 2022, shows the wolf population in the Upper Peninsula remains stable, as it has for more than a …

Many older Americans struggle using smart phones, and computers. And in an ever increasing digital world, electronic literacy skills are becoming more important to accomplish tasks. But learning about computers, smartphones, and navigating new technology does not have to be hard. To help elderly residents and those with little computer …

Hancock’s Finnish heritage runs deep within the city’s history, residents and façade. Heikinpäivä, Hancock’s Finnish mid winter festival, draws inspiration from Finnish winter folk traditions, and is named for the country’s patron saint. Hancock started the festival in order to celebrate the city’s Finnish American heritage, and has even inspired …

The Calumet Village Council will discuss downtown development and preservation tonight. The agenda includes discussion about a Certified Local Government grant to stabilize the deteriorating Herman Flats Building on Sixth Street, and the future of the area on Fifth Street that is now empty, following the downtown fire in May …

The Laurium Village Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed rental property ordinance tonight. The proposed ordinance details the registration and code inspection procedures for rental properties within the village. No fees would be charged for registrations completed within time deadlines. The public hearing begins at 6:00 at …

The Portage Lake District Library has kicked off its winter reading challenge. The library has joined an online reading program called READsquared. This year’s theme is “Snow is Falling, Books are Calling.”  The challenge is to read at least 600 minutes by March 11th. Any reading counts, including traditional books, …