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The City of Hancock is accepting applications to fill an At-Large vacancy seat on the City Council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Hancock Mayor John Haeussler on Wednesday. Mayor Pro Tem Paul LaBine was selected to serve as Mayor in his place. Applicants must be a registered …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s Mark Wilcox: Through the generosity of Dana Incorporated, an outstanding group of young women got a sample of college life and the exciting world of automotive engineering at Michigan Technological University. Thirteen high-school girls from across the country were on the …

Saturday, June 22nd is Michigan Mountain Biking Day. State Representative Sara Cambensy introduced the resolution declaring the special day to recognize the state’s many trails and destinations, as well as Michigan’s commitment to supporting and encouraging outdoor activities. With over 1,300 miles of mountain biking trails scattered throughout the state, …

Former Democrat candidate Ken Summers says he will not be running for office again next year. Summers lost his bid to succeed State Representative Scott Dianda in 2018, who was term limited, to Republican Greg Markkanen. In a post on his Facebook page, Summers said he has no intention of …

State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) speaking on the House floor at the Capitol in Lansing (Archive photo courtesy of House Democrats) A bill to create a committee to guide decisions on Michigan’s mining industry is one step closer to becoming law. Introduced by State Representative Sara Cambensy in February, the …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw National Historical Park: Calumet, MI – As part of a planning process Keweenaw National Historical Park is seeking public input about a Draft Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan through July 11, 2019. An interdisciplinary team of National Park Service employees …

Volunteers are needed for several subcommittees that are part of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative. If you are interested in any of these subcommittees, email the contact person listed. 1.  Outreach /Elected officials What services do township residents want? Recycling drop-off sites? What else? How can we increase communication with township supervisors, …

An Ontonagon County Deputy arrested a 31 yr old Mosinee, WI male Thursday morning just after midnight for Fleeing and Eluding, Unlawful Driving Away of an Auto, and Larceny. He is being held at the Ontonagon County Jail pending arraignment. Ontonagon County was assisted by MSP troopers and K-9 units, …

The following press release was issued by the Finnish American Heritage Center: HANCOCK, Mich. — The public presentation by visiting Finnish artist Minna Hokka about musical instruments made from materials found in nature will begin earlier than previously announced. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22 …

The following press release was issued by MTEC Smartzone: HOUGHTON, MI – June 19, 2019 – MTEC SmartZone (MTEC) announces that three of their team members are now certified GrowthWheel® Business Advisors. GrowthWheel® is a visual toolbox and cloud-based platform used by business advisors to help client companies make decisions …