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Hancock residents may soon be eligible for flood insurance though the FEMA National Flood Insurance program. City Manager Glenn Anderson said there were few areas in Houghton County where residents could have had insurance before this year’s floods, and most of residents were unaware that they could. Hancock and the …

The city of Hancock is looking for ways to help with the required match for federal flood relief funds. The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires a match of 25 percent of their funds while the Federal Highway Administration needs a 20 percent match. Governor Rick Snyder authorized the state to …

The leading authority on Finnish log construction in North America will be in Hancock to share his expertise. Frank Eld, the Idaho resident of “Finnebago” fame and Finlandia Foundation National Lecturer of the Year, will give a lecture and demonstration on “Finnish Log Construction: The Art” at 6:30 p.m. on …

The leaves are starting to change and the Copper Country is one of the best places to see the fall colors. The County Road Association has listed the best places in the Upper Peninsula to drive and experience the season. Making the list in Houghton County was Covered Drive Road, …

Did you know one in five U.S. homes have septic systems? Yours may be one of them. If your septic system is not properly maintained, you may be risking your family’s health, potentially polluting the environment, and flushing thousands of dollars down the drain. This week is Septic Smart Week …

WASHINGTON — Using a web-based report scorecard that measures, evaluates and benchmarks quality and efficiency at its medical centers, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released data that showed significant improvements at the majority of its health care facilities. Compared with data from the same period a year …

With snowfall in the Keweenaw Peninsula typically beginning in just a few weeks, the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources are working together to re-open trails before snowmobile season. “We’re continuing to move forward. We know that the trails are very important to people in the area for …

Michigan Tech will host its first region day on Friday, Sept 21, under the CareerFEST Tent. Hundreds of Huskies attend Industry Days each fall to explore careers in a particular field or industry. This Friday, students are invited to explore careers in a particular region of Michigan, the area known …

The acquisition discussions between Dickinson County Healthcare System and UP Health System are over. The organizations have terminated their non-binding letter of intent that was signed in July after an inability to reach agreement on the terms of an acquisition. With the termination of the letter of intent, Dickinson County …

The Quincy Mine Hoist Association and Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts Department are teaming up with the goal of offering the best Haunted Mine Event ever. Dates for the event are October 25th through the 27th. This year’s theme is: Secret Portal to the 90th Level – Tourists have …