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Israel’s Health Ministry says young men ages 16-24 are potentially 25 times more likely to develop myocarditis after getting the Pfizer vaccine. The small country of 8.7 million has been administering the shots to teenagers since January, months earlier than America. It identified over 200 cases in men between 16 …

Mental health has been a hot topic of conversation in the past month across the Copper Country. To help spur that forward, Dial Help is asking everyone to become part of the effort, particularly when it pertains to suicide prevention. The organization says that signs of suicidal thoughts vary greatly …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is reminding food vendors that licenses are required to operate at summer festivals. The temporary permits ensure that public safety remains at the forefront of all organizations participating by defining proper food handling techniques and setting requirements for storage of perishable items, such as …

Unlike May, everyone in Houghton County will have at least one potential ballot to cast on August 3rd. A millage renewal to continue funding Canal View is a county-wide measure. The proposal aims to provide over $2.2 million per year through 2025 thanks to a 2.25 mill property tax increase …

A familiar face is back in Houghton’s Franklin Square. Perched upon the boulder platform that has been his home for 40 years, the miner statue is greeting visitors again on the east end of downtown. Vanguard Sculpture Services of Milwaukee repaired the bronze statue early and under budget. City Manager …

It was billed as a rededication, but Councilor John Haeussler says he thinks it may have been the first formal ceremony for Memorial Park in Hancock. With several veterans in attendance, Haeussler used his research skills to put together more information about the space located across from City Hall. Originally …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District held its biennial election Monday night at the Service Center in Hancock on Hecla Street. Three members were elected to full six-year terms, while one slot was filled for the remaining two years of that seat. The winners were from across the district’s three …

UPDATE: At approximately 10:30 Tuesday morning, twelve hours after the initial call, the structure fire from last night reignited in Calumet Township. The insulation on the western wall of Loukus Technologies on Pine Street, just west of US-41, was smoldering for some time before flames appeared on the exterior, where …

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity and Pettibone Corporation are teaming up to get started on a new build. The company specializes in heavy duty lift equipment that is particularly effective in the early stages of home construction. The inaugural raising of the rafters is set for Friday on Sixth Street …

AAA says the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Michigan is down slightly from a week ago to $3.019. In Marquette, the cost stayed flat at $3.06. The calm is unlikely to last, though. What you see at the pump tends to trail oil markets by 10-14 days, and …