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The Hancock School District has some updates for high school students.  In an email sent to seniors, they will be receiving information on how to complete their portfolios, needed for graduation. Seniors who have a 3.0 grade point average or higher, who were given applications for the Hancock Foundation Scholarships, …

Governor Whitmer and Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services, have announced the creation of the MiMortgage Relief Partnership, with over 200 of Michigan’s financial institutions. The partnership recognizes and expands the steps financial institutions have taken to assist customers going through financial hardship, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By …

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, Copper Country Mental Health is available, if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Executive Director Cari Raboin stated they haven’t stopped offering help to people getting through the pandemic. Leslie Griffin, Director of Outpatient Services, noticed a slight decrease in calls for …

Peterson’s Fish Market in Hancock, is helping out the community in a big way. Owner Pat Peterson explained how. Today, they are filleting and freeze drying all 1,500 pounds, and will drop some off at the Hancock Salvation Army Food Pantry tomorrow morning. The rest of the fish will go …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update the state on the battle against COVID-19 pandemic. She said this in regards to the state’s testing capacity. The Personal Protection Equipment situation is improving as well. She also pointed out the number of patients in the hospital, due to …

Spring is here, and that means roadwork construction has started. There are several projects that Copper Country residents  need to know about. Beginning today, MDOT will start improvements to the M28 Baltimore River Bridge in Ontonagon County,  aimed at extending the life of the bridge. This project is expected to …

Houghton’s City Council held their monthly meeting last night, City Manager Eric Waara gave an update on the parking situation. Next Wednesday, there will be two focus group meetings with the parking consultants. The first meeting will be at 9am, while the second meeting is at 5:30pm. A link to …

The Copper Country ISD Board of Education held their first electronic meeting last night, and it went off without any problems. Superintendent George Stokero informed the board that the State Board of Education listened to a presentation regarding the Supporting Kids Through radio project, which happens Monday through Friday at …

The Houghton City Council holds their monthly meeting, electronically, at 5:30pm tonight. Topics to be discussed include the Spring clean up, the cities families first policy along with updates from the city manager and Chief of Police. A link to join the meeting electronically is here. You can call 929-205-6099 and …

Face Masks from  the Keweenaw is a local volunteer group, currently making reusable cloth face masks for healthcare workers and those most at risk for COVID-19. Mary Sue Hyslop, founder, said they started in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties, but are now also working with Baraga and Ontonagon counties as well. …