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Editor’s Note: There are nine NGO’s in the United States working with refugees. This Saturday Trinity Episcopal Church – Houghton is hosting a Concert for Ukraine, to help support organizations helping humanitarian efforts in the country. Like with their concert for Afghanistan a few months back, the church is bringing …

With great lakes week underway, why not get out on a lake with a rod a reel. Starting bright and early Saturday, is free fishing weekend around the state. The three days of fishing without a license is a great chance to try out fishing for the first time or …

Bridgefest organizers are urging those who wish to take part in the annual parade to submit their entry forms as soon as possible. The parade will take place on June 17th at the west edge of downtown Hancock. Participants in the Thatcher Markham Memorial Run will lead off at 7:00, …

Another lampricide treatment is planned in the Copper Country.  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will visit an area in Torch Lake offshore from Dover Creek, also known as Hungarian Creek. The procedure is scheduled to begin as early as today, depending on weather and conditions. It will take about …

The TRIO Upward Bound program at Finlandia University has received a federal grant to continue its operations. The Upward Bound program helps prepare low-income students for college, specifically, those who would be the first from their family to receive a bachelor’s degree. The nationwide program was started by President Lyndon …

Applications are now being accepted from young people who want to attend this summer’s Rabbit Island School.  Full scholarships are available for students who are entering their sophomore, junior or senior years of high school, or equivalent.  Rabbit Island is located four miles off the east end of the Keweenaw …

Houghton County and nine townships will work together to repair neglected road projects in the county. The board of commissioners has agreed to a one to one to one match with townships, and the road commission using American rescue plan funds; approving just over 1.1 million dollars to be used …

Michigan’s week of celebrating the great lakes and fresh water started a couple days ago. And there are plenty of options to get out in the water, and to learn more about the great lakes that surround this great state. Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week focuses on becoming a …

A long-time stalwart of the Copper Country law enforcement community has died. Jon W. Ahola passed away Sunday at age 72.  Ahola served 10 years as a Houghton County sheriff’s deputy, six years as Hancock city police chief, and 18 years as Michigan Tech’s Director of Public Safety. He also …

Matt DePerno at Houghton rally Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Soldano and Attorney General endorsee Matt DePerno brought their campaigns to the Copper Country Sunday. At a joint appearance at the Mine Shaft Entertainment Center, they spoke to about 70 supporters. The themes were familiar. Both assailed Democratic Governor Gretchen …