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In the Upper Peninsula mining and timber were and still are two of the biggest economic drivers. In the early 20th century, Henry Ford looked to take advantage of the regions raw materials for use in his first vehicles. Throughout Baraga County, Ford had three sawmills and hundreds of acres …

Editor’s Note: Laurium will replace Amy Schneiderhan trustee seat at next month’s board meeting. As it is to late to file with the county for the upcoming election, the board will appoint a replacement. Schneiderhan’s position has two years remaining on it’s term. The village of Laurium is ready to …

The search for a new village manager in Calumet is underway. At last night’s village council meeting, Amber Goodman announced that her final day will be October 3. She has agreed to be available in a part-time, on-call role to assist until a new manager is hired.  Village Clerk Patricia …

The Hancock City Council could take a step toward expanding its waterfront holdings tonight. At its regular meeting, the council will consider accepting a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund to cover 75 percent of the $231,900 cost of the property. The city would need to …

After two years online because of COVID-19 concerns, Michigan Tech’s fall Career Fair returns to an in-person gathering this afternoon. University officials report more than 350 companies have representatives in town, hoping to meet prospective new employees. The fair will be open today from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at …

The fourth and final finalist to become the next president of Northern Michigan University is Mike Godard.  Since 2019, Godard has been the Provost at Southeast Missouri State University, which has about 10,000 students. Before that, he held leadership positions at the University of Central Missouri, and Southeast Missouri State …

Tomorrow is the international day of peace. With the annual celebration Keweenaw Faiths United will dedicate the peace poles in Houghton and Hancock. In the Copper Country there are six peace poles in total, two at Bridgeview Park in  Houghton, and the Hancock labyrinth and campground as well as the …

Oktoberfest is in full swing in Munich, Germany, and the world famous festival will finish up soon. And South range will join the fun throwing their, own little Oktoberfest, before the German festival ends October third. Next weekend on October 1st, downtown South Range will fill with fun times in …

A potentially threatening picture posted online yesterday provoked a quick response from local citizens and law enforcement. The picture posted to Snapchat showed a hand holding a knife. It was taken in a hallway at Hancock Central High School. Numerous citizens who saw the image called several local police departments.  …

The man and woman arrested Thursday on drug charges in Covington were arraigned yesterday.  In 97th District Court, Judge Nicholas Daavettila set bond for 22-year-old Madisson Leah Tikkanen at $50,000. Bond for 40-year-old Prince Preston was set at $100,000. He is considered a habitual offender. Preliminary examinations for both are …