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The Rock of Ages Lighthouse preservation society received a grant with a $23,000 match, totaling a grant of $46,000 to aid in the lighthouse’s restoration. The Rock of Ages lighthouse is 132 ft tall, and is situated on a tiny rock just 3 miles off the coast of Isle Royale. It …

Though dissolved on March 20, the Lake Linden Schools and Hancock Public Schools Varsity Hockey co-op will be put up to a vote to be reinstated on April 17. The Hancock school board claims they voted to end the co-op due to concerns from the Hancock hockey community. The concerns …

Electrical rates for many Copper Country residents will be going up. Upper Peninsula Power Company says the increase granted last week by the Michigan Public Service Commission will boost the average residential electric bill by 10.1 percent. The increase will take effect July 1st, and is the first that UPPCO …

The Hancock City Planning Commission will discuss the new solar and wind power ordinance again at tonight’s meeting. They could vote to advance it to the city council for consideration. The agenda also includes updates about this year’s spring cleanup, and a potential scrap tire collection. The meeting begins at …

Stanton Township officials are reminding residents to return their recreation questionnaires. Forms were recently mailed to residents, asking for input on the township’s park and recreation opportunities. Responses are due April 3rd. If you did not receive a form, or have misplaced yours, check with the township office.

The name change of Marquette’s airport is official – and relatively minor.  Sawyer International Airport will be renamed as Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport.  Airport officials say the name change is part of a full re-branding project, which will include a new logo and color scheme that will complement the new …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are reporting the rescue of a 14-year-old boy in West Branch Township last week. The boy was reported missing late Tuesday afternoon in West Branch Township.  Conservation Officer John Kamps and probationary Conservation Officer Steve Sajtar were patrolling nearby and joined the search. They …

Safety in school has become a high priority for school districts, and communities all over the state. This past week, Hancock Public Schools, brought in a new employee with a special goal. To increase safety, and act as another positive role model for students. “Officer Olson is up here everyday …

In Pennsylvania the Huskies take on the Nittany Lions. But here at home in the Copper Country, huskies will fight food insecurity. At tonight’s watch party for the opening round of the NCAA men’s hockey tournament, the university is encouraging attendees to bring canned and non perishable food items. Donations …

With spring break for Copper Country students just over a week away, 31 Backpacks is gearing up for its annual effort to make sure kids don’t go hungry… 31 Backpacks is an organization that provides food and personal hygiene products for at-risk kids in Keweenaw, Houghton and Baraga Counties That’s …