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Michigan DNR approves 2.6 million dollars in grant funds supporting recreational boating experiences around the Northern Lower and Upper peninsulas. Last week the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that 2.6 million dollars were awarded to 10 projects around the northern regions of the state as a part of the …

There’s less than one month until kids start cracking open the books again. Local public schools will open their doors for the first day of the new year on September 3rd. Ahead of that though students, and parents, will have a lot to prepare. Fall sports will begin soon, and …

August election day starts tomorrow. Many will fill the poles to cast ballots in the presidential primary election. However, there are several measures affecting day-to-day life at the local level. The Portage Lake District Library will seek a millage reestablishment in the city of Houghton and from Portage Township. The …

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announces new charges have been filed against multiple defendants accused in a money laundering and sextortion scheme. On Friday the FBI, with the District Court of Western Michigan Attorney Mark Totten, announced multiple new defendants have been charged in a sextortion case that led to …

The Ontonagon Conservation District calls on people interested in taking a leadership role with the group. The Ontonagon Conservation District will seek persons interested in serving the conservation district’s Board of Directors. The Ontonagon Conservation District works to provide protection, restoration, and conservation of natural resources within Ontonagon County. The …

Summer reading program are nearly complete. So there’s still time to pick up a new book before the start of the school year. In one week the Hancock Public Library will host its annual used book sale on August 9th and 10th. The annual used book sale offers a unique …

The Rozsa Center for Performing Arts announces the 2024 presenting series schedule. Throughout the years the Rozsa Center has brought to the Copper Country several incredible performances, laugh-out-loud shows, roaring concerts, and diverse keynote addresses. In 2024 and 2025 the theater will continue that streak with the presenting series including …

Representative Greg Markkanen says a recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court that will raise the minimum wage and change tip pay for service works will negatively impact small businesses. In a recent 4-3 decision the Michigan Supreme Court says the state legislature in 2018 unconstitutionally amended and adopted minimum …

Houghton Department of Public Works will temporarily close a section of Lakeshore Drive. Beginning Monday, East Lakeshore Drive will close between Huron Street and Center Ice’s business. Additionally, the city will close Huron Street at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive, not allowing traffic north on Huron Street from Shelden Avenue. …

With so many children’s programs, the Portage Lake District Library serves many families in the Keweenaw Peninsula. As a central spot for families in the Copper Country, the library has offered space for the CCISD Parent Café to co-host an event. On August 15th the CCISD Parent café will gather …