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The Hancock Recreation Committee is trying to secure tens of thousands of dollars for a new dog park near the trailhead for the Maasto Hiihto system by the Four Seasons Chalet. So far, tails should be wagging as two of the milestones of the three goals have been met. The …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is finalizing purchase plans for a new Panther System machine, which allows for assay testing on a broad range of health concerns. Yes, it will be used for COVID-19, but Chief Executive Kate Beer there are several other tests of public concern that will …

In an email missive Tuesday night, Hancock School District Superintendent Steve Patchin says that bus routes about to be published in the local newspaper are not finalized and were not provided by the district. Patchin says a completed map will be emailed to district parents by the end of the …

The top two officials of the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines Research and Review Division are resigning. Marion Gruber has been with the agency for 32 years, and the head of the pivotal board for over a decade. Her deputy, Phil Krause, is leaving in November. Becker’s Hospital Review is …

Following the census, Houghton County is required to go back to the drawing board to remap districts. The Apportionment Commission is made up the County Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney, Treasurer, and the heads of the county chapters of the Republican and Democratic Parties. They have 60 days to complete their work, …

By the time Trails Fest kicks off Friday, there will be a new downhill route in place on East Bluff. Speed is the name of the game, one of many options for competitors this weekend. Christopher Guibert says across the entire spectrum, most courses are designed for intermediate riders. Given …

The first of two finalists for the Calumet manager position was in town Monday. Kelly Beattie says it is his first time ever visiting the village and it has left him impressed. Everyone I’ve talked to today, people that, you know, my friend that grew up here, when I called …

UPDATE: Michigan Tech confirms that it has never reached levels seen at Duke the past week. It records over 14-day intervals, and has always been under 100 cases during that period, equating to just under 700 per 100,000 on a weekly timeframe. UNC-Chapel Hill is seeing a milder COVID outbreak …

It only took one spark. The Horne Fire on Isle Royale started August 10th. Park staff suspect the fire started after a lightning strike that ignited the dry tinder on the forest floor. As of this weekend the fire is only 20% contained, and has burned close to 245 acres …

Ahmeek’s Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has won a sought-after grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Captain and Administrator Michael Defina says that the department only gets money through the efforts of its members, which makes the nearly $214,000 coming its way a true lifeline. With a budget annually …