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All of the incumbents running for reelection to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Council survived Saturday’s primary election, but some could face stiff competition in the general election. In the L’Anse District, incumbent Edward M. Edwards was the top vote-getter, with 95 votes. Newcomer Austin Ayres garnered 79 votes, …

Coming up soon, Hancock residents will decide on approving two proposals regarding Hancock Public Schools. The first Proposal deals with a traditional bond issues. The newest bond proposal for the school follows a trend downward, saving taxpayers money. The school would plan to take the money and use it for …

A single vehicle crash this morning in Chassell claimed two lives. Shortly after 2:20 am Houghton County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Chassell-Painsdale Road and US-41 for an accident resulting in a fire. When deputies arrived on scene the vehicle was found in a wooded area west …

Finlandia University nursing students look for any way to help the community. This afternoon, the Finalndia University Student Nurses Association is hosting a community blood drive. The event can be found at the Chapel of St. Matthew on Finlandia’s campus. Donors will walk down the stairs to the lower level, …

The ballots are crowded in tomorrow’s Keweenaw Bay Indian Community primary election.  Registered voters in the Baraga District will vote for two Tribal Council candidates at the Ojibwa Senior Center. L’Anse District voters will cast ballots at the Zeba Community Center. Polls will be open from 10 until 6. The …

Gasoline prices shot upward in Michigan yesterday. AAA Michigan’s survey showed that the price of a gallon of unleaded regular jumped to $4.13 – a 16 cent leap in a 24-hour period.  Prices in the Copper Country are even higher, with Houghton County at $4.25, Keweenaw County at $4.20, Ontonagon …

From the Copper Country Community Arts Center: There are many reminders of the rich copper mining history still present on the landscape. The Copper Country Community Arts Center’s annual Shaft community exhibition called on artists to submit art inspired by this history, not just the visible elements, but the effects …

Tomorrow evening the Michigan Tech Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH) will host an open house. Those heading to the SDH, will learn about the different project students in the home have taken on, and about simple solutions to help make your house more energy efficient. The SDH started in 2016 as …

This Saturday Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers will travel around the local area and pick up food drive donations for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. The food drive is the largest collection event for the Hancock non-profit each year, and they hope to collect between seven and nine thousand …

Hancock’s first Make a Difference Day has been deemed a success. At last night’s council meeting, City Manager Mary Babcock reported that 60 to 80 volunteers took part in various projects. She thanked them, including volunteers from OHM, Finlandia University, Superior National Bank, the city’s Beautification Committee and Husky Helpers. …