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Spring is just around the corner and Yoopers are anxious to get out into the world. As are many gardeners who are preparing for another growing season. March 19th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Portage Lake District Library there will be a seed swap. While there attendees …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office has named Sgt. Jon Giachino as temporary undersheriff. Giachino will step in for Undersheriff Kevin Coppo, who has taken a leave of absence. Sheriff Joshua Saaranen confirmed this afternoon that Coppo was involved in an incident that is under investigation in Grand Traverse County. Saaranen …

Calumet, L’Anse, and Baraga students were swimming with the sharks on Wednesday at Finlandia University. The School of International Business hosted representatives of the merchant community, including the proprietor of Black Ice Comics, executive director of the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and others to judge pitches of various business plans …

A former Aspirus executive, and now Michigan hospital administrator, died in a plane crash in Northwest Florida Tuesday. MyMichigan Health President and CEO Diane Postler-Slattery and her husband, Don, were both aboard the aircraft when it went down, killing all occupants. Postler-Slattery was chief operating officer of Aspirus Wausau Hospital …

There will be an anticipated nine dockings this summer from cruise ships in the City of Houghton. That brings with it economic benefits, but also significant costs. Manager Eric Waara says there is an agreement in place to help mitigate those expenses. City officials have presented drafts to both companies …

The 4-H program for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties is offering its annual $500 scholarship again, and now soliciting applications. There are some restrictions on who can submit for the award. The person must have been part of 4-H for at least three years and still live in the area. The …

Logging trucks and tractor trailers will be a bit lighter next week as spring weight restrictions are implemented in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. Maximum loads are reduced to 65% of normal legal capacity and weigh stations will be operating seven days a week until the curbs are lifted. …

Grant  Township is looking into helping residents dispose of hazardous household waste. At their previous regular meeting they township was approached about beginning a disposal program so the community can dispose of items like used motor oil, old house paint, and other hazardous materials that tend to pile up over …

At Tuesday’s Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Board of Education meeting, the group recognized the high school’s JROTC. Major Michael Farley and First Sergeant Mark Powell lead one of the oldest battalions in the nation. The goal of the program is to prepare students for college through physical fitness, academic success, and a focus …

It takes over 100 people to help make CopperDog a success, and race organizers are trying to give thanks to all those who braved ice, wind, and freezing rain to ensure this year’s event was one for the history books. Krissy Kovachich says that a celebration has been planned for …