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Warmer-than-expected temperatures contributed to lower-than-expected snowfall totals during the first winter storm of the season. On the Keweenaw Peninsula, most of the precipitation Monday fell as rain. Inland areas, where temperatures were slightly cooler, were hardest hit. The National Weather Service reports that southern Baraga County received about six inches. …

Community members and alumni will have a chance to meet Northern Michigan University’s new president at a reception this afternoon. Brock Tessman will be introduced at the Northern Center in an event that will run from 4:30 until 6:30. The NMU Marching Band and the NMU Jazz Combo will perform. …

The man charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in a death, from last week’s incident in L’Anse has been arraigned in Baraga County 97 district court. 22 year old, Dawaun Johnson, is charged with one count of an OWI – resulting in the death of Allan Dantes Junior. …

Editor’s Note; This event is not being sponsored by the CCRI. It is being sponsored by the Superior Watershed Partnership, Houghton County, and the Great Lakes Climate Corps. It is being paid for by an EGLE grant. Old tires are difficult to get rid of. On Wednesday clean out the …

The Copper Country Community Arts Center will have The Shaft, an annual community exhibition on the region’s mining heritage, in November. Artists are invited to submit work the physical signs of the mining industry’s presence or the effect it has had on the area and its people. Deadline for entry …

Isaiah Strieter has agreed to plead no contest to a manslaughter charge, last Friday in Houghton County Circuit Court. In January, Strieter was arrested for the alleged murder of, 38 year old Ashley Harvey, at a home in Franklin township. Strieter’s other two charges, Homicide – Open Murder, and Possession …

Revised 6 a.m. 10/17 to reflect lower anticipated snowfall totals. The first winter storm of the season is arriving in the Copper Country. Forecasters at the National Weather Service have issued a Winter Storm Warning for Houghton, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties. Keweenaw County is under a Winter Weather Advisory. The …

Gasoline prices have eased a bit in Michigan over the past week, but remain higher than the national average.  AAA Michigan reports that the average price of a gallon of unleaded regular was $4.20 in our state yesterday. That’s 15 cents less than a week earlier, but 39 cents higher …

A number of local arts organizations will get support for activities next year from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Grants announced recently include…• $16,250 for the Calumet Theatre,• Two grants of $16,250 and $50,000 for the Copper Country Community Arts Council,• $11,250 for the Copper Country Suzuki Association,• $7,872 …

The Keweenaw County Search and Rescue Team will be holding its first fundraiser this Saturday at the Horizons School in Mohawk. Dine in and take out are available for a Pulled Pork Dinner that includes potato salad, coleslaw, chips, and a drink. Search and Rescue members will be holding a …