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The body of former Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean returned to the Copper Country Thursday afternoon to a hero’s reception. McLean was airlifted Saturday night to UP Health Systems – Marquette before passing away late Monday. He was the longest-serving sheriff in the state, first elected in 1996, and his …

The Village of Laurium has reposted a listing for a mechanic. Administrator Ed Vertin says applicants can expect to repair and maintain a wide variety of vehicles within the municipal fleet. All the village vehicles, gas engine and diesel, heavy equipment. It’s posted on the Michigan Works! jobs site under …

Hancock city council met last night. On the agenda were a number f topics, and approving Joe Bianucci to replace Ron Antila on the Hancock Housing Commission was one. Ron Antila’s resignation was approved retroactive for June 15, 2021. The city’s housing commission will continue to tackle maintenance and other …

The Michigan House joined the State Senate in acting on the Unlock Michigan initiative Wednesday. The legislature has the ability to take up any issue set to go before voters through the petition process, and it does not require the governor’s signature. The approval formally rescinds the 1945 Emergency Powers …

The viewing and service for long-time Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean will happen Saturday at the Rozsa Center on Michigan Tech’s campus. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM, lasting four hours, before McLean’s distinguished public service is honored by guests. Many law enforcement officials are expected to be in attendance from …

The City of Hancock’s Patronicity campaign to help raise funds for a new dog park near the Maasto Hiihto trails is live. John Diebel, President of the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club, also serves on the new committee in charge of making a pup playground a reality. He enlisted some outside …

The Michigan Department of Transportation is alerting commuters about changes coming to the Townsend Drive construction project. The stretch of US-41 near Michigan Tech will see the road reduced to one lane in each direction, with a wider median. That is expected to lessen the danger to students who cross …

Copper Country Senior Meals started their congregate meal program up on Monday. The group also prepared for another congregate meal today in Calumet. Copper Country Senior Meals is a vital program that delivers meals and offers times for seniors around Houghton, Hancock, Hubbell, and Calumet. The organization wants to reach …

The summer has gotten off to a great start in the Keweenaw Peninsula, with hotels and campgrounds near full occupancy. Rooms are going for well over $200 per night if you can find one at all. On the weekends, that’s nearly impossible. Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Brad …

The Keweenaw Peninsula is nearly COVID-19 free in the month of July. A Western Upper Peninsula Health Department report warned about a small uptick, roughly 12 cases per week in Gogebic County, late Tuesday. That number is nowhere near the activity level seen last fall, but it stands out next …