Part of the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to promote small business leaders learning about new strategies. In a couple of weeks, the chamber will host the Small Business Administration of Michigan for a Small Business luncheon. During the event, local business owners and those interested in starting …
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Gogebic Community College’s interim Dean of the Occupational Program will take part in the Michigan Community College Association Leadership Academy in 2024. Gogebic Community College proudly announced on Tuesday that Karen Ball, Interim Dean of Occupational Programs & Registrar will join 37 other community college professionals on a nine-month-long learning …
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Sometimes it’s hard for poor artists to find a place to sell their work. However, it isn’t hard to do at the Copper Country Community Arts Council’s Poor Artists’ Sale. 2024 is the 48th annual Poor Artists’ Sale with the CCCAC. The group has recently begun accepting applications from artists …
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Houghton public works will close an outside lane of M-26 to replace damaged catch basins. The city says the project will occur on the lower section of the highway between the bridge and Canal Road. Lanes are expected to close while crews place new concrete. Those with questions should contact …
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A Hancock business was recently named a top ten finalist in the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan People’s Choice Award. IR Telemetrics was recently named one of the ten finalists for the 2024 award in the MMA’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards. IR Telemetrics produces a custom-made wireless system in the …
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In honor of prisoners of war and the missing in action, each year Michigan Tech students organize a 5k run fundraiser supporting the Hubbell VFW post. Ahead of the event, student organizers from the Arnold Air Society’s TSgt. Robert E. LaMotte Squadron has shared details of the 5k in 2024. …
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A lack of childcare options for families in communities can become multi-generational challenges. However, some solutions are coming to Houghton County after the county commission dedicated American Rescue plan funds in the past year. Last night Iola Brubaker and Abby Karlsson with the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative updated the …
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Never Forget. Today marks the 23rd year of remembrance in honor of the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Over the weekend in Green Bay, the 12th annual stair climb occurred. Memorializing the 110-story buildings, with volunteers ringing a bell at the 78th floor mark. The highest floor any …
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Michigan Technological University welcomes many familiar faces to campus. And excitedly welcomes 110 new additional students compared to 2023. Michigan Technological University recently announced the institution’s student figures for the new school term, noting that 7,430 huskies call the Copper Country home. The addition of new students to campus continues …
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Protect the Porkies partners with Upper Peninsula tribal nations to organize the Gichigaming Water Walk. Over the past year Protect the Porkies and tribal nations around Lake Superior have voiced concern for the Copperwood Mine development in Gogebic County with the Highland Copper company. The community action group believes the …
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