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Millions of snowmobilers take to the trails each year, making the sport a primary contributor to winter tourism here in the Upper Peninsula and across the country as well. At one time, the machines were nearly banned in our National Parks, but because of an initiative that became an annual …

HANCOCK — The true story of a woman who survives an abusive relationship through the power of photography is the March feature presentation of the Finnish American Heritage Center’s Nordic Film Series. Showing March 14 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center, “Everlasting Moments” is a film …

Are you getting an early start on your spring cleaning? The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary is accepting gently used items for their annual book sale on Friday, March 29. The one-day book sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. The Auxiliary is …

Radio and TV stations across the state of Michigan are either celebrating a job well done, or perhaps looking for ways to improve their level of performance in the next year, after the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s Broadcast Excellence awards, which is an annual event recognizing achievements from Michigan Broadcasters. …

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act establishes important rights for the public. Yet, many of us do not know what these rights are or we don’t understand how they work.  What public meetings are covered? What notices are required? When is a public body entitled to have a closed session? What about …

A new bill co-introduced by Congressman Jack Bergman, along with Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties. Such locations would include the U.S. Capitol, White House, World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Hancock— On Monday, March 11, 350+ 9th grade students from the Copper Country Intermediate School District will attend a College & Career Fair, hosted by TRIO Pre-College Programs. One hundred local professionals from 35 businesses/organizations and 7 Upper Michigan colleges will …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Heavy snowfall across much of the Upper Peninsula this winter is making conditions fantastic for snowmobiling, but not so great for moose and deer, resulting in riders and wildlife winding up on the same trails. Credit: Michigan …

Congressman Jack Bergman is standing behind President Trump and his emergency declaration in order to fund a wall on the southern border. The Democrat-controlled US House passed a resolution opposing the declaration and even if it passes the Republicans in the Senate, Trump has vowed to veto it. Bergman voted …

Are you an area high school student interested in local history? Do you want to compete over it? If so, it’s time to get ready for the 17thAnnual High School Local History Smackdown! The Smackdown offers Copper Country high school students the chance to test their knowledge of all things …