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This weekend’s Lake Superior Performance Rally will cause some road closures around the region. Only one of those will affect downtown Houghton. That will be the ceremonial closing stage tomorrow afternoon… Houghton police Lieutenant Nick Roberts says officers will be in place to facilitate shopping at lower level businesses affected …

The first municipal Halloween activity of the season takes place this afternoon in downtown L’Anse. Boo! On The Bay will run from 4:00 until 6:00. Organizer Leann Davis says participating downtown merchants will offer goodies for young trick-or-treaters… All Boo! On The Bay activities are free. Main Street will be …

Michigan Tech’s public introduction to its new College of Computing wrapped up yesterday, with an exhibition and series of presentations at the Rozsa Center. Technology on display included a robotic arm and a virtual reality computer keyboard designed by Tech students. But… after offering computer classes for a half-century… why …

If you think that fall is the most likely time to hit a deer with your vehicle, you’re right. Michigan State Police figures for 2018 show that drivers collided with deer 53,464 times last year. That’s five percent higher than in 2017, and 14 percent higher than 2016. Officials say …

Hancock officials want to hear your thoughts on allowing the sale of recreational marijuana in the city. At last night’s meeting, council members confirmed that they will host a public meeting November 7th at 6:00 at the Finnish-American Heritage Center. Members of the city’s marijuana task force will share their …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District has a new board member. Former Houghton County Commissioner Tim Palosaari was appointed this week to fill out the unexpired term of Robert Tuomi. Tuomi resigned in September after accepting a job with the CCISD. At its recent meeting, the board learned that the …

Kids in and around Hancock have a new place to hang out after school. The Salvation Army has opened up a drop in center that will be available beginning at 3:30 each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Envoy Brenda DeLacy says they want to give kids a safe, positive place to …

Calumet has become the first municipality in the Copper Country to allow marijuana businesses to operate within its boundaries. With a large crowd in attendance that was predominantly against the move, the village council passed the marijuana ordinance at its meeting last night with a 4-2 vote. The ordinance will …

The Village of Laurium will proceed with a repaving project on Old Colony Road next summer. The village council voted last night to accept a state grant to cover 50 percent of the $150,000 cost. A side project will also provide some new pavement on First Street. The village will …

The Hancock City Council will be asked to address a property issue this evening. Several residents have filed complaints regarding some properties on Prospect Street that they believe are in violation of the city’s rental code. The council is also expected to confirm the date for the proposed marijuana ordinance …