Another lampricide treatment is planned in the Copper Country. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will visit an area in Torch Lake offshore from Dover Creek, also known as Hungarian Creek. The procedure is scheduled to begin as early as today, depending on weather and conditions. It will take about …
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The TRIO Upward Bound program at Finlandia University has received a federal grant to continue its operations. The Upward Bound program helps prepare low-income students for college, specifically, those who would be the first from their family to receive a bachelor’s degree. The nationwide program was started by President Lyndon …
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Applications are now being accepted from young people who want to attend this summer’s Rabbit Island School. Full scholarships are available for students who are entering their sophomore, junior or senior years of high school, or equivalent. Rabbit Island is located four miles off the east end of the Keweenaw …
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Houghton County and nine townships will work together to repair neglected road projects in the county. The board of commissioners has agreed to a one to one to one match with townships, and the road commission using American rescue plan funds; approving just over 1.1 million dollars to be used …
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Michigan’s week of celebrating the great lakes and fresh water started a couple days ago. And there are plenty of options to get out in the water, and to learn more about the great lakes that surround this great state. Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week focuses on becoming a …
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A long-time stalwart of the Copper Country law enforcement community has died. Jon W. Ahola passed away Sunday at age 72. Ahola served 10 years as a Houghton County sheriff’s deputy, six years as Hancock city police chief, and 18 years as Michigan Tech’s Director of Public Safety. He also …
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Matt DePerno at Houghton rally Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Soldano and Attorney General endorsee Matt DePerno brought their campaigns to the Copper Country Sunday. At a joint appearance at the Mine Shaft Entertainment Center, they spoke to about 70 supporters. The themes were familiar. Both assailed Democratic Governor Gretchen …
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The National Weather Service is looking for help monitoring the weather in the Keweenaw. Storm Spotter training is scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30 at the ATDC Building at Michigan Tech. Especially with radar’s limited effectiveness on the peninsula, Matt Zika says the Weather Service relies on residents to be their …
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SkyWest Airlines wants to drop service down to a single round trip flight a day at Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX). In the county commissioners’ special meeting this morning, all five members agreed to deny SkyWest’s proposed plan to slow service in the county until the end of their contract …
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Keweenaw Co-Op’s capital campaign is under way. And the community oriented grocer has already found many new members investing into their plans, and current members reaffirming their commitment to the store. As a part of their move downtown, the Co-Op needs to raise 1,000,000. If we can hit the minimum …
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