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The preliminary examination for the man accused of crashing a semi-truck into the Holiday Gas Station in L’Anse last month has been rescheduled for next month. Investigators say 22-year-old Dawaun Johnson, of University Park, Illinois, was drunk when he lost control on US-41 late on October 13th. The truck killed …

Hunting camps are being opened up across the region, in advance of the start of the firearm deer hunting season tomorrow. Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Mark Pomeroy encourages some planning to make sure you don’t wind up trespassing… Know where you’re hunting. You’re responsible to know, are you on public …

Some federal money will assist entities in Houghton County in purchasing some new equipment. Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide:• The City of Hancock with $25,100 to help purchase a law enforcement vehicle.• The City of Houghton with $23,900 to help purchase a a law enforcement vehicle, …

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee has become part of the Michigan State Parks system. State officials say the move will provide more funding opportunities for the museum, including cash for snow removal and building repairs. It will operate as a sub-unit of the Van Riper State Park, in …

Camp Josh is new to the Portage Health Foundation’s giving Tuesday campaign. The group operates out of Ontonagon, on a 40 acre plot, and includes a fishing pond. Camp josh’s mission is to bring outdoor recreation and education opportunities to the disabled community. Even though this is their first year …

Ahmeek’s fire department has also joined in on the fun and excitement that comes with Giving Tuesday. The fire department has worked over the past few years with the portage health foundation on grant opportunities that have helped keep the department equipment up to date, and in proper working condition. …

Michigan Tech University has partnered with Nexteer Automotive on an Education Partnership Agreement. The relationship between the two groups will help Nexteer employees earn graduate certificates or a master’s degree from Michigan tech global online campus. The certificates available to Nexteer’s employees include mastering skills and meet the demands of …

Today is Veterans Day, and several observances are planned across the Copper Country. At Houghton High School, the JROTC cadets will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony in the gym. The community is welcome. They asked that those attending be seated by 11:00 a.m., for a ceremony that  will last approximately …

The Auxiliary of Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 of Hancock is again coordinating an effort to send bits of home to active-duty Copper Country servicemen and women this Christmas.  Operation Copper Country Active Duty 2022 will provide gifts for natives of Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties. Containers for …

Six young men from the Copper Country were sworn in as new Michigan State Police troopers yesterday. They were among 59 graduates from the MSP’s 142nd Trooper Recruit School. Nolan Jenich of Calumet will be assigned to the Negaunee Post. Mason Heinonen of Houghton will be attached to the Wakefield …