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Phase 3 work on the new Lock at the Soo Locks has begun. Major equipment is being moved to the site by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors, on a barge from Westerville Ohio. While construction on the new lock occurred over the summer, operating the main locks in …

Over the summer the Superior Watershed Partnership supported coastal cleanups in Marquette and with the Keweenaw Bay and Bay Mills Indian communities. The beach clean-up events where funded by a grant the superior watershed partnership was able to acquire through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program. The …

Dial Help started nearly 50 years ago, starting with a 24 hour crisis hot line. Since then the small community organization has expanded to include many programs focused on supporting mental health, victims of domestic violence, substance abuse disorder, and education and training. Dial Help has built a strong relationship …

UPHS – Portage has earned an A rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety. The hospital earns national recognition with the award, and it’s ninth straight recognition from the hospital safety and transparency advocate group. The Leapfrog Group is a nationally recognized hospital and medical industry watchdog group that grades facilities on …

Down in Detroit tonight, the state’s Community Service Commission hosts their annual Governor’s Service Awards at the Fox Theater. During the pandemic the ceremony looked much different from it usual glitz and glam, having to operate, and award winners remotely. Just like many other events across the country during the …

The next item for the city council to consider was how to rectify Michael Lancour’s election to the city council. Lancour is currently a member of the Hancock Public School Board. Originally he had plan to run for a vacant council seat during the 2022 city election. After realizing he …

Hancock residents last week approved all three ballot proposals dealing with Hancock Public School and the Hancock Police Department. The police millage passed through the election, with a vote of nearly two to one in favor of the proposed millage. The police millage is anticipated to raise 100,000 dollars for …

In just one week friends and families will start to gather around together and share a great Thanksgiving feast. Though for some seniors in the area, finding a place to go or friends to be around can be difficult. And that is why the little brothers friends of the elderly …

31 Backpacks works with schools  throughout the Copper Country to make sure every students has a full meal on the weekends, and even during school breaks. The effort that the organization takes on is large, and feeding hundreds of kids has not been untouched by issues with the economy. 31 …

Houghton’s city council will continue to look similar as it has over the last year. Each of the four councilors that ran for re-election this past week, won back their seats. While the councilors are still made up of Brian Irizarry, Jan Cole, Joan Suits, Craig Waddell, Bob Backon, Robert …