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The city of Hancock has approved the city’s operating budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Hancock leadership noted that the city’s budget will look similar to last year’s budget. The city mileages for the general fund, police department, fire department and recreation fund will remain the same as last year. …

The Michigan DNR encourages residents to take full advantage of what they call the ‘free three’ weekend. There are two full days where both Michigan residents and those from out of state can enjoy free state park access, fishing, and ORV riding. This Saturday and Sunday, the public can fish …

Houghton leadership confirms that the city is nearing a settlement with national retailer, Wal-Mart. City Manager, Eric Waara, confirmed that the two parties have agreed to terms, though each are yet to sign off on paperwork. This past Monday the city and Wal-Mart were expected to meet in the state …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission announced that this year’s Keweenaw Heritage Grant program has awarded nearly $126,000 (a total of $125,963.39) in funding for various historic preservation, interpretation, education, and curatorial projects covering an area from Copper Harbor to the Porcupine Mountains. Of the 20 grant applications, 15 …

The Portage Health Foundation celebrates local educators as a Superior Educator. There are new educators recognized every first and fifteenth of the month. The two educators in May were music teacher Ben Besonen from CCISD and Elementary teacher Deidre Erbisch from Stanton Township Public Schools. So far the June winner …

Anna Clemenc, fondly known as “Big Annie” is considered a local hero, with June 17 dedicated to her life and her work in Calumet. She is well known for leading the daily marching protests during the Copper Country Strike of 1913-1914, carrying a giant 6 by 10 foot American Flag …

The Hancock city council will hold two public hearings. The Solar and Wind ordinance will be open to public input in regards to proposed solar and wind energy sources in city limits. The code would regulate the type, size, and placement of solar energy panels and wind turbines with different …

Yesterday the Copper Country Intermediate School District held their biennial elections, where two incumbents were reelected for a six-year term. Nels Christopherson of Houghton and Timothy Palosaari of Chassell will begin their terms on July 1.

Twice this summer, American Queen Voyages is bringing its Ocean Navigator cruise ship to Houghton. The first docking will take place this Thursday. It will enter the Canal at about 8 am, and dock at 8:30 before leaving at 5pm. Please keep in mind this may affect commuters. Passengers on …

The UP Regional Blood Center is in critical need of blood. O-, A- and B- blood types are critically low. They have donation centers in Hancock, Escabana, and Marquette. The UP regional blood center is the primary supplier of blood and blood products to 13 hospitals throughout the Upper Peninsula, …