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Hancock’s Planning Commission will move a zoning amendment ordinance to the city council for consideration. Hancock’s planning commission last night approved Ordinance 315 for zoning amendments to add definitions to personal care and beauty services and where those businesses can operate, as well as changed the zoning in three areas …

Since the parking deck in Houghton came down the views and walk along the canal have become much better. While many might take a stroll along the waterfront trail some might choose to use a different kind of transportation. Recently Keweenaw Boat Tours owner Jason Swain introduced to the Copper …

Summer’s in full swing, and mountain bikers are already enjoying the Copper Harbor trail network. This summer the Copper Harbor Trails Club will introduce a new, challenging trail to the group’s vast network. Berry Picker Trails climbs the club’s ranks as another fun option for riders and visitors. The new …

Michigan Tech’s Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab participates in the NASA Brea the Ice Lunar Challenge at Alabama A&M University. Last week the Michigan Tech Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab competed in the Break the Ice Challenge against universities and industry companies. In 2020 NASA started the Break the Ice …

The Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force has become an endorsed organization of the District 10 Lions. Earlier in the year during the District 10 Lions of Michigan convention in Ishpeming the groups of local chapters voted to make the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force a district-endorsed organization. The …

The Baraga Count Chamber of Commerce seeks to fill an open seat on the Dynamo Grant Committee. The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announced last Friday that the Dynamo Grant Committee has five open review board seats. The Dynamo Grant program aims to attract new businesses and support young enterprises …

Northern Michigan University receives 35,000 dollars for study abroad opportunities for education students. Northern Michigan University will receive a portion of the 1.3 million dollars awarded to 37 universities for increasing study abroad opportunities as a part of the 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students grant program. …

Sharing the experience of nature with students makes Camp Nesbit in the Ottawa National Forest a special place. Last week the Copper Country Intermediate School district received an update from CCISD Camp Nesbit Director Jennifer Beaudette. The outdoor education camping program offers an opportunity each year to students with mild …

The 70th annual Copper Country Firefighters Tournament allows local departments to have a little fun while showing off their rescue skills. The firefighter’s tournament tomorrow is hosted by the Hubbell Fire Department. Which will host the tournament for the first time in 21 years. The activities starting tomorrow morning will …

Michigan State Police promote National Gun Violence Awareness Month by distributing free gun locks. As a part of the National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with the Michigan state police to remind families about free gun locks available at MDHHS county …