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During the last few years Copper Country ISD Superintendent George Stockero heard from the community that there are jobs waiting for students and young adults who have the right training. One of the positions is for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s). The Copper Country ISD provides a Career & Technical Education …

This time of year brings the return of birds to the Keweenaw. As well as snow birds making their way up from warmer parts of the country, the season of spring also brings the migration of hawks, eagles and other raptors to Michigan’s tip where area students are studying the …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Summer is on its way and that means more kids are taking to the streets on their bicycles. And while bike riding is a healthy, fun-in-the-sun activity for all ages, there are some risks for injury that go along with it. The good news is that many …

With funding from the MI Department of Health and Human Services, Dial Help has launched a new program for juvenile justice youth in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. The Juvenile Justice Response Team (JRT) provides face-to-face crisis intervention to youth age 10 to 21 who have had a Petition …

The Keweenaw has a lot to experience and you’re invited to head outdoors this Memorial Day weekend to do just that. Experience the Keweenaw is organized by the Portage Health Foundation and the Copper Harbor Trails Club and includes the annual Ride The Keweenaw event. Executive Director of the Portage …

Houghton County Commissioner Scott Ala is being asked to resign from the county board. A resolution to send a letter requesting his resignation was approved by the Board of Commissioners at a special meeting Thursday. The meeting was called to determine the residency of Ala after it was established that …

The Pine Mountain Music Festival, now in its 28th year, presents a season that adheres closely to the classical roots of its founder, Laura Jean Deming of the Chicago Lyric Opera, by presenting Bizet’s Carmen at the Rozsa Center for the Arts at Michigan Tech, June 28 and 30. There …

After two weekend cleanup efforts, the Copper Harbor Trails Club is expecting a record turn out this year for the upcoming Experience the Keweenaw celebration set to take place this weekend. “The Copper Harbor Trails Club is partnering with the Portage Health Foundation and a number of other community organizations …

The Upper Peninsula is home to one of the three new water parks to open up this Memorial Day weekend at a state park. The Water Warrior Island is located at Van Riper State Park on Lake Michigamme in Champion. The floating inflatable playground features 20 foot water slides, rock …

The Rental Housing Board in the city of Houghton continues to scrutinize applications for new rental licenses. The latest request that was denied was for 106 West Douglass Avenue. Neighboring residents voiced their opposition to the license application after years of dealing with problems from renters under the previous owner. …