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In the midst of Hancock working on the city’s updated master plan, officials are also working to update the city’s recreation plan. The city has released a recreation survey, asking for resident feedback, helping to guide Hancock’s five year recreation plan. Residents are asked to respond to questions about their …

Kinterra Capital Corporation visits the White Pine Mine location to review its opportunities with the Highland Copper Company. Late last week the two groups visited their White Pine North project to meet with stakeholders and continue ongoing conversations with local communities. Highland Copper leadership say they believe the visit with …

The Houghton Portage Township School district has replaced Rob Fay on the board of trustees, following his transition to the role of Athletic Director. With Fay’s departure from the board of education, trustees voted Scott Leonard to the position of Vice President, and adding Mike Salmi to the board. “First …

Officer Darron Olsen will get a new backpack ahead of the upcoming school year. Hancock Public Schools will purchase a tactical backpack for the SRO Officer for an approximate price of 750 dollars. Officer Darron Olsen works throughout the Hancock Public Schools at the elementary, and high school and middle …

Hancock Public Schools’ Board of Education welcomed its new trustees to their first regular meeting. Ahead of getting into the board’s action items, members needed to complete some housekeeping with new members in attendance. Michael Lancour has been promoted from secretary to vice president of the board of education. Emily …

While the rest of campus finishes moving in, Michigan Tech University Parade of Nations organizers are hard at work preparing for yet another grand festival celebrating the region and university’s diverse cultural backgrounds. As with each festival, the parade of nations awards a student with a scholarship. This year’ recipient …

A couple thousand people visited Calumet to celebrate Pastys, and come together for the pasty festival’s very first pasty Olympics. The day started early, with many lining up near the Keweenaw National Historic Park’s Visitor center to pick up a pasty voter’s kit. Vendors also gathered near the Calumet Theater …

Hancock Public Schools will begin its search for a full time superintendent. Earlier in the month, the board of education appointed High School Principal, Chris Salani, as Interim Superintendent. During that meeting and follow up special meetings the board also replaced three board members, with Charlie Klein, Emily Lancour, and …

Eagle River is a popular destination for many visitors to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Thanks to the village’s wonderful view of lake superior driver into town; and from the Houghton township Square Park. Over the weekend families gathered at the park for a dedication ceremony of the park’s new pavilion, and …

Houghton – Portage Township Schools’ Board of Education will prepare for the 2023-2024 school year tonight. The board will seek to accept the resignation of Rob Fay as Vice President of the board. Additionally the board will seek to appoint a new trustee to the board, and fill the vice …