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The Houghton County Sheriff plans to sell one of its old vehicles. The Houghton County Sheriff recently posted a sale on the department’s Facebook page notifying the public of a vehicle auction for a 2018 All Wheel Drive Police Interceptor. The Department vehicle for auction has approximately 218,000 miles on …

Over the last couple of weeks, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels has celebrated the March of Meals. The month commemorates the passing of the Older Americans Act in 1965 which developed several programs to support seniors. In 1972 the act was updated to include a nutritional component, that created many …

Mother Nature has a weird sense of humor. About 10 inches of snowfall was accounted for in Keweenaw County in the last two days. The recent snowstorm delivered some of the heaviest and wettest snow this season. Many may have plowed or shoveled some of the snow yesterday, however, the …

One person involved in the Hancock domestic assault incident has been released from the hospital. Hancock police announced yesterday, that the victim involved in Saturday’s domestic assault on the 300 block of Hancock Street was released from the UPHS – Portage following treatment. A second individual involved in the domestic …

Finding a new job can take many long hours reviewing the computer screen. But sometimes the best opportunity to show off what you can bring to a company starts with an in–person visit. Job fairs offer a great opportunity for both prospective employees and employers. Offering a physical space where …

The Hancock Planning Commission will look to move the city’s master plan forward to the city council. Last year the city of Hancock began working on developing its master plan for 2024 to 2029. The city began its work early in the year, by bringing together the community for several …

A review hearing for Margaret Kempainen of Hartland, Wisconsin was held in the 97th district court today. Kempainen is charged with open murder and conspiracy to murder in the death of Alvin Kempainen in December 2023.  She was arrested in Iowa, after fleeing, along with her son, Jacob Kempainen. He …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications to join the department as a conservation officer. In Michigan, Conservation officers act as fully licensed law enforcement to protect the state’s natural and historic resources. Throughout the state, officers ensure people are safely and legally hunting, fishing, and recreating in …

Northern Michigan University celebrates 125 years during its charter month of April with a call on alumni and friends of the university. North Michigan University started as Northern State Normal College in 1899 to fulfill the need to educate teachers in the state’s remote Upper Peninsula. In 1963 the college …

UPDATE: Due to Inclement weather the Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council meeting will switch to virtual and will begin at 3 pm today. 
Find more information here. The Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host its March meeting in Baraga County …