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Grant  Township is looking into helping residents dispose of hazardous household waste. At their previous regular meeting they township was approached about beginning a disposal program so the community can dispose of items like used motor oil, old house paint, and other hazardous materials that tend to pile up over …

At Tuesday’s Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Board of Education meeting, the group recognized the high school’s JROTC. Major Michael Farley and First Sergeant Mark Powell lead one of the oldest battalions in the nation. The goal of the program is to prepare students for college through physical fitness, academic success, and a focus …

It takes over 100 people to help make CopperDog a success, and race organizers are trying to give thanks to all those who braved ice, wind, and freezing rain to ensure this year’s event was one for the history books. Krissy Kovachich says that a celebration has been planned for …

Bridgefest 2022 is a go, with Keweenaw Chevrolet as the title sponsor. The announcement was made Monday via press release from the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce. The Copper Country staple will once again take place over Fathers Day weekend and include traditional favorites like the parade and fireworks over the …

The Keweenaw ATV Club presented on the repairs needed along the Lake Linden motorized trail Monday night, and they are extensive. Funding for the work is part of the Department of Natural Resources budget for the current fiscal year and the hope is that crews can begin by midsummer. Bids …

You would be excused for not recognizing most of the faces at the Great Bear Chase this Saturday. Organizer Angela Luskin from UP Health System-Portage says about four in five of the competitors come from out of town. The unique thing about The Great Bear Chase, 80 percent of those …

The Portage Lake District Library’s Board of Trustees will have three openings soon. The vacancies must be filled by two residents of the City of Houghton and one from Portage Township. To submit an application, those interested should turn in the required paperwork to their respective municipal clerk. Documents can …

Volunteers heard many thank you’s all weekend, from mushers as they passed by with their teams. This year was a success for both those that won their race and those who safely guided teams at road crossings. Getting involved with CopperDog can become a yearly activity for some of the …

United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken floated the idea of implementing an embargo against Russian oil this weekend, which was met with an immediate reaction as commodity futures began trading Sunday night. At one point, prices soared limit up, near 12 percent. Brent Crude, which sets gasoline prices, touched …

Lauren Scherr’s plate at International Cultural Exchange Services is looking full at the moment. She is the regional administrator for the entire Upper Peninsula, responsible for placing foreign exchange students with host families for the upcoming school year. Over 700 international students are on a waiting list, trying to make …