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If your child is heading off to college or preparing to enter the workforce, you may want to remind them to review their social media posts. That’s because college admissions officers and prospective employers are looking, this according to the founder of Social U, a social media management program, Julie …

Michigan lawmakers are back on the campaign trail until the middle of next month. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick looks at what they got done during their short session.  

The Copper Country United Way campaign continues. A cookout fundraiser will be at Tadych’s Econo Foods Saturday from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Enjoy Volleworth’s hotdogs or grilled hamburgers, chips and canned pop! Prices are low and all proceeds will go to the Copper Country United Way. Copper Country United Way provides funding …

State Representative Scott Dianda continues to voice his opposition to the Capitol View project in Lansing. Dianda introduced a resolution in the State House earlier this week, requesting an investigation by the Attorney General into the process of the State Senate agreeing to lease office space in the building. He …

There are several offices in Houghton County up for election this November. To hear from the candidates for some of the top positions in the county, the League of Women Voters of the Copper County and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Forum and Voter Registration Information …

One great way to spend your time is by volunteering in the community. Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is hosting a new volunteer orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 28th. The training will take place at their office in Hancock starting at 6pm. Students, retirees, community members, families and professionals all …

Village of Lake Linden residents need to be aware of an upcoming road closure. Starting Monday, September 26th, Front Street from 8th Street to the Bootjack Rd. (which is 9th Street) will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for repairs to a water main and service laterals. Students and …

It’s a problem most small business owners are going to face at some point, where to find money to keep things moving forward. There are many options available and the State of Michigan wants to make sure entrepreneurs are aware of what they are. State of Michigan’s Examinations Manager Linda …

The U.S. Census Bureau is reporting the median household income rose 5.2-percent, or $2,798, in 2015 over 2014. Katie Ossler with GreenPath Financial says now is the best time to use that income strategically. To do that, the nonprofit counseling and education organization has put together five tips in the acronym PRIDE …

This Monday marks the first of three presidential debates between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and GOP candidate Donald Trump. Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan, said that both Clinton and Trump are above average debaters with different styles. Kall says it’s expected to bring in almost …