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At a brief meeting Monday evening, the L’Anse village council approved the sale of alcoholic beverages at the upcoming Winter Classic Old-Timer’s Hockey Tournament. Village President Ron Ervast noted that the tournament has quickly become a big winter event… It brings a lot of people into our community, so I …

Funeral services have been announced for former Hancock Mayor James Martin, who passed away Thursday at age 84. Martin was a Hancock native who joined the U.S. Navy following his high school graduation. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant, while serving on five different submarines. After leaving the service, …

The city of Houghton seeks residents to serve on the Charter and Study Commission. Houghton will begin work to review the city charter this year. But will need to appoint residents to a commission during the council’s January meeting. The commission will be tasked with reviewing the city charter and …

Due to school closing in the region (1/15/24), the Copper Country Killer Whales will cancel the first practice of the season. Please contact organizers for more information regarding future practice times and dates. Copper Country Killer Whales swim season will start in just about one week. The local youth swim …

Over the weekend the Copper Country saw a visit from Heikki Lunta after a delivery of fresh snow. And just in time too, as Hancock prepares to celebrate winter and Finnish culture during Heikinpaiva. The Finnish cultural festival’s main activity happens at the end of the month. But until then …

The majestic beauty of the Porcupine Mountains inspires artists each year. Applications are officially open for the Artist in Residence program in spring and summer 2024 and fall and winter 2025. The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park encompasses 25 miles of Lake Superior shoreline four inland lakes, rivers, countless waterfalls, …

Northern Michigan University announced last Friday it has named a new provost and vice president. Anne Dahlman has been named the new Provost and Vice president for academic affairs, taking on her role beginning April 1st. Dahlman comes to Northern Michigan with 27 years of experience as a teacher, faculty …

The Keweenaw Land Trust will offer an opportunity to explore the Hungarian Falls this weekend. Tomorrow afternoon, the Keweenaw Land Trust will travel to the Hungarian Falls, to enjoy an afternoon snowshoe hike. The falls show a sliver of the geological history of the Keweenaw Peninsula, as the gorge was …

During the summer Michigan Tech engages with students preparing for college to help explore their passions. The university’s summer youth programs offer a variety of opportunities to students that are designed to provide hands-on exploration. Each day during summer youth programming students learn while inside state-of-the-art classrooms, or while out …

Evan Dixon’s preliminary examination in Houghton County 97th District Court was reschedule for a later date earlier today. Dixon’s representation, Karl Numinen has filed two motions to examine Dixon’s competency and criminal responsibility. The Honorable judge Anna Talkaska did grant both motions. A preliminary examination has been re-scheduled for 75 …