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HANCOCK — How was a small, country in a remote corner of the Russian empire able to gain independence without being crushed? And more importantly, how was Finland able to remain independent in spite of many challenges? These questions, and many others, will be answered at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, …

VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE 55 AND OLDER ARE NEEDED – MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY FROM HOME The Western U.P. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers for the new Keeping Independent Seniors Safe (KISS) Program. The KISS program is a telephone reassurance program providing FREE phone calls …

Legislation requiring schools to hold-back 3rd-graders who are more than a grade level behind in the reading has been signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder. Republican Amanda Price of Ottawa County says the provisions go into effect for the 2019-2020 school year. Not all third-graders who are behind would …

10 to 15-percent of couples have a problem getting pregnant, but could acupuncture help? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites takes a look.

All eyes will be on the September jobs report, due out this morning. Business Editor Murray Feldman has a preview.

The big dig to unearth the bones of a mastodon believed to be between 11,000 and 13,000 year old is set to begin tomorrow. Ten teachers will work with University of Michigan paleontologists on the project that will take place over the next two weekends. The mastodon is on the property …

LITTLE BROTHERS–FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY ANNOUNCES MUSTANG SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS FOR 2016 Every year, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly holds a “Mustang Sweepstakes” fundraiser for its medical transportation program.  This year’s lucky winners are: 1st Prize — 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible to Kristie Ollila of Ontonagon 2nd Prize — …

The public is invited to come learn about plans for improved public transportation in the Keweenaw and Western Upper Peninsula. “Getting Around: Transportation Challenges and Opportunities in the Keweenaw and Western U.P.” will take place this evening at 6:30pm at the Portage Lake District Library. The forum is sponsored by …

The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a discussion today with State Representative Scott Dianda about mental health needs and services in the Upper Peninsula. The event will take place at the Copper Country Mental Health Institute on Sharon Avenue in Houghton starting at 6pm. …

Hancock, Michigan—The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) is entering the final quarter of its two year initiative to make Houghton County more energy efficient. They are encouraging income-qualified Copper Country residents to stop by the HEET office at 422 Quincy St in Downtown Hancock with an UPPCO bill or proof …