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After a big jump two weeks ago, COVID-19 numbers in our edged upward over the past week. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 112 new confirmed cases in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties. That compares to 101 cases in the previous week, which was dramatically higher …

Public Safety Day is coming up in Keweenaw County this weekend. The Keweenaw County Sheriff has invited all their friends to meet them in the Mohawk Park, and show off their fancy equipment and emergency vehicles. Local fire departments, law enforcement, ambulances, and new this year, Keweenaw Search and Rescue, …

Road work began yesterday in the Dollar Bay – Tamarack City area. The 4.6 mile stretch of resurfacing construction costs one million dollars, and is a part of the state’s record 3.5 billion dollars spent on road work across the state this year. The 6th Street to Tamarack Hill Road …

The Calumet Village Council could learn more tonight about how energy-efficient – or inefficient – its historic village hall and theatre complex is. U.P. Engineers and Architects is scheduled to make a presentation about the building’s thermal envelope. A thermal envelope is the structure that keeps the outside out, and …

One of North America’s largest collections of Finnish war materials, memorabilia and artifacts will be open for public viewing through the rest of the summer. The Price of Freedom Museum is located on the sixth floor of Finlandia University’s Jutila Center in Hancock. The museum is part of the archival …

A one year investigation by the MSP UPSET West team into a Mohawk man concluded late last week. UPSET West executed a warrant on 43 year old Gregory Knuuttila’s home, after a traffic stop was conducted Thursday. During the past year, Knuuttila, had been transporting large quantities of methamphetamine to …

The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative will hold a town hall this week for parents, educators, and child care providers, to address issues in early child care and education in Houghton County. Early childcare and education are important resources that support families and serves as a economic driver in rural …

The community enjoyed a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon yesterday in Chassell at Centennial Park. The Portage Health Foundation held the group’s first Family Barbecue, to bring the community together and highlight the work being done by the many organizations the foundation has helped over the years. Kids and families …

A Laurium man has been arrested for stealing a golf cart. Hancock police were called to the city campground yesterday, after the cart went missing. Local law enforcement agencies were notified, and it wasn’t long before the Houghton County Sheriff’s office received a tip that the cart had been observed …

Laurium residents interested in joining the village council should apply this week. The opening on the council occurred when Glenn Johnson resigned last month. His term is scheduled to end in November. The application deadline for filling the unexpired term is Friday afternoon at 5:00. Letters of interest may be …