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Laurium Village Trustee Amy Schneiderhan, who resigned last month, has been replaced on the board of trustees. John Gulbraith will replace Schneiderhan beginning next month, and will remain on the board until 2024. Schneiderhan’s resignation took place after the deadline for the village to file for the seat to go …

It’s the time of the year when the copper country angel mission looks to Coat the Copper Country. The copper Country Angel Mission’s Annual Coat Give-away was a huge success this past weekend. The mission has extended a thank you to all of those who volunteered time, and donated winter …

Calumet has selected a new village manager.  Jered Ottenwess has previously served as city manager for Ishpeming and Traverse City. He will succeed Amber Goodman, who recently resigned after a year on the job. A letter offering the position will be sent to Ottenwess in the next few days. The …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting this morning. The only item listed on the agenda is a discussion about $6.8 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The meeting will begin at 10:00 in the commission room at the county building. See the agenda and remote …

Hancock city employees who belong to the Teamsters Union want to renegotiate their contract. Union officials issued the request two weeks ago, and it will be among the items considered by the city council at its meeting tonight. The session will start at 6:00 at city hall. See the agenda …

The number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases held steady in the Copper Country again last week.  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services figures show 49 confirmed cases in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties last week, compared to 51 the week before. Statewide, diagnoses continued to ebb, with the average …

Finlanida University plans to expand their course offerings for a unique academic program at the school. This coming spring semester the university will offer two classes, typically taught in the fall, from Finlandia’s Finnish and Nordic Studies degree program. Dr. Hilary-Joy Virtanen, a university associate professor and chair of the …

With five large fresh water seas, Michigan’s fascination with the state’s over 100 lighthouses is prevalent in any coastal town. In the western Upper Peninsula, there are 22 lighthouses located along the Lake Superior coast from Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga counties, Isle Royale National Park and the lonely Stannard Rock …

Baraga County Prosecutor Joseph O’Leary stated this afternoon that Johnson was allowed to leave the state after posting bail, to go home with his parents to Illinois. O’Leary said he expects to bring more charges before the court. And an investigation into the trainee’s knowledge of Johnson’s state while driving …

The Calumet Village Council is moving toward hiring a new village manager. The council was scheduled to interview one candidate at a special meeting yesterday. A second candidate is set to be interviewed at a special session today at 6:30.  The council’s regular monthly meeting will follow this evening’s interview. …