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Last week the Keweenaw saw for the first time, the Viking Octantis. While the ship was the largest vessel in the canal that day, it was not the first cruise ship to make a stop in the Copper Country. This summer marked the return of cruise ships in the area …

The Hancock Schools Public Library applied for a grant, and received a much larger amount than they expected. Michigan’s Department of Education recently announced grant award winners for their Innovation Community Library grants.  Hancock had originally applied for 29,000 dollars, to begin an engagement program with the school’s 6th and …

One of the Copper Country’s most celebrated food specialties will step into the spotlight tomorrow, as Pasty Fest returns to downtown Calumet. Main Street Calumet’s Leah Polzien promises there will be enough of the tasty treats for everyone… You betcha – we’ll have thousands of pasties available. Festivities begin at …

One of Calumet’s most vital charitable efforts will celebrate a milestone tomorrow morning. The Copper Country Angel Mission Free Store will cut the ribbon at its new location. After 20 years serving the community, board member Sherry Middlemis-Brown says it will be the first time the charity has owned its …

The next mobile food pantry in Ontonagon County has been announced by the Portage Health Foundation. On September 7th, Ontonagon Area Schools students will help unload and disperse food at the Ontonagon Fire Hall. Feeding America – West Michigan, will deliver a semi truck from downstate, to the food pantry …

There are a couple of changes coming for deer hunters this season. The biggest change being implemented by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is how hunters report their harvest. This year the DNR will have all hunters register their deer kill online, within 72 hours of harvesting a hunt, …

Keweenaw County has a new equalization director. At last night’s county board meeting, commissioners accepted the resignation of Elizabeth Anderson… I have loved my 10 years here. I love equalization. I didn’t know what it was when I started, and it has been, by far, my favorite job. Mark Niemela …

As promised, Hancock’s new zoning ordinance will remain a work in progress. At last night’s regular meeting, city council members said a conversation will continue about some of the points raised at last week’s public hearing. The first opportunity will take place at the city planning commission meeting next Monday. …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District board focused much of its attention at this week’s meeting on personnel issues. Several resignations were accepted. A number of new hires were confirmed. They include Aubree Randell, Amy Isaacson and Katlyn McGahan as Instructional/Bus Aides; Colleen Ney and Shawna Bastian as Early Childhood …

A memorial service has been scheduled for this afternoon to honor a Copper Country native who died while fighting a wildfire in Oregon. Twenty-seven-year-old Collin Hagan of Twin Lakes was killed August 10th when he was struck by a falling tree while working at the Big Swamp Wildfire near Oakridge.  …