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A Houghton County man is facing charges for delivering meth. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested a 34-year-old Painesdale man on Monday following a six-month long investigation. The suspect was arrested during a traffic stop near Twin Lakes. During the traffic stop approximately 8 grams of meth …

The following press release was issued by the Green Burial Alliance: So you want a green burial—no embalming, no vault, just returning to mother earth?  Learn how to plan for it at a free community workshop sponsored by the Keweenaw Green Burial Alliance (KGBA). The workshop, “Planning a Green Burial,” …

The following press release was issued by the Calumet Theatre: THE VOICE — “Live Top 13” Episode 1515A — Pictured: Chris Kroeze — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) From Barron, Wisconsin, singer and songwriter Chris Kroeze connects with both the hearts and minds of audiences across various generations. His live show …

The following press release was issued by the Calumet Theatre: Ticket sales for the remainder of the Calumet Theatre’s sensational 2019 Season Schedule begin on May 1 for Calumet Theatre Members & May 15 for the General Public. Online ticket sales also begin on May 15. Twelve Theatre sponsored performances …

The following press release was issued by the MDNR: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recommended a series of deer regulation changes for the upcoming fall hunting seasons, which the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will be discussing over the next three months. Several opportunities for public comment will be …

Rabbit Island, photo courtesy of Rob Gorski The application period for the 2019 Rabbit Island School has been extended until Sunday, May 19. The Rabbit Island Foundation and the Portage Lake District Library have partnered to create a unique, place-based arts and ecology program for area students who attend Houghton-Portage Township Schools. …

The deadline for nominations for the Outstanding Educator Award has been extended through May 6th. State Representative Greg Markkanen of Hancock recently launched the program, encouraging students, parents, and school faculty to nominate local educators who have made a meaningful impact on their community.  Markkanen will select three educators from …

Auto Tech Student at NMU w/staff Jacob Chizek The Copper Country Intermediate School District has a lot to be proud of following an impressive performance of its Career and Technical Education students at the CTE Skills Competition. Over 250 CTE students from across the Upper Peninsula participated in the event …

Hancock Public Schools are making changes to the way contract extensions are handled in regards to their administrators. The Hancock School Board of Education held a special meeting Monday where they voted to non-renew the contract of High School and Middle School Principal Ezekiel Ohan. The move comes after consulting …

A trio of students from Houghton High School and one from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School are among those to receive top honors at the Michigan History Day State Finals competition. Over 500 students from across the state took part in the competition held Saturday at the Bay City Central High …