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Farmers market season just opened up in Calumet, Hancock and Houghton last week, and From the Ground Farmers Market Collective received a gift just in time. Incredible Bank donated 10,000 dollars to the farmers market collective, for them to work on expanding food access in the region. Because of the …

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced that children ages six months and up are now eligible to receive the COVID 19 vaccine. The pediatric vaccine received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and was recommended by the CDC, Center for Disease Control and …

The Village of Laurium is down one trustee. Glenn Johnson’s resignation was accepted by fellow village council members at last night’s meeting. His term was set to expire in November. Citizens interested in running for the position should file by July 26th. Laurium council members also discussed the possibility of …

The Calumet village council spent some time discussing the state of the town’s sidewalks at a work session last evening. Sidewalks are deteriorating throughout the village, and council members are concerned about both appearance and safety. A village ordinance mandates that sidewalk maintenance is the responsibility of the adjoining property …

Finlandia University’s Juhannus mid-summer festival begins tonight.  The opening reception for the kickoff of the Finnish American Folk School will start at 7:00 at the Finnish American Heritage Center. Clare Zuraw from the Folk School says it highlights an exhibit, with contributions from local artists, and two special contributors… An …

Blood supplies are critically low across the Upper Peninsula, but Copper Country residents have a chance to help alleviate the problem today. The U.P. Regional Blood Center has scheduled a blood drive at U.P. Health System-Portage in Hancock between 11:00 and 2:00. Most people aged 16 and older can donate, …

Democratic State House candidate Joe Boogren has picked up another endorsement. Boogren is running for the Democratic nomination in the 109th district, which now includes Baraga County. The Michigan Professional Firefighters Union recently announced its support of his candidacy. 

Editor’s Note: The Hancock Dog Park grand opening is next Tuesday. Hancock’s dog park will have a grand opening next Tuesday. Last year the city was able to raise more than enough funds for their estimated construction cost, through a series of crowd funding, and grants with Michigan Economic Development …

A school principal’s highest priority is the education, health and welfare of students. Joel Asiala came up with a strategy for his students, starting a therapy dog program six years ago, when he was at Horizons Alternative School. It’s been successful there and at Washington Middle School where he is …

Yesterday’s stunningly hot weather broke high temperature marks across the region. Records from the Houghton County Memorial Airport showed the thermometer topped out at 98 degrees between 5:55 and 6:30 yesterday afternoon. The previous high temperature record for June 20th was 85 degrees, set in 1995. The all-time record high …