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Houghton County COVID activity boomed in the week ending September 15th. Cases surged from 19 to 64, and the five-county district of the WUPHD was up by 175 percent overall. However, that puts the numbers right about where they were in 2020. The New York Times COVID tracker for the …

At Tuesday’s Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting an opportunity to give public comment on the preapplication for a United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant came and went with no input. That allowed the panel to vote on the document, which was approved unanimously. The county is seeking …

A portion of 4th Street in Calumet is closed as the Environmental Protection Agency begins its cleanup of the May blaze that destroyed three historic structures. It means some obstacles to traffic heading into the Calumet Housing Commission building, and a reduction in the amount of public parking available just …

Portage Lake Sportsmen’s Club held their annual hunter education course this past weekend, and as has become the trend lately, many of the 45 students were girls. Member Ed Glowacki says he is glad to see everyone get a chance to pick up the hobby he loves. Most classes are…call …

Last night Finlandia University President, Dr. Philip Johnson, thanked the Hancock’s City Council for their continued support in building up the Finlandia community. The school celebrates their 125th anniversary this year. And Johnson extended invitations to the council and public to help the university celebrate this achievement. Dr. Johnson also …

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is gathering Friday to mourn the loss of former Tribal Council member Fred Dakota, who passed earlier this week. Dakota was instrumental in furthering the tribal casino industry, paving the way for some of the iconic gaming venues in the country like Mohegan Sun complex …

Yom Kippur is a time of reflection in the Jewish community, and at sundown tonight marks the beginning of the day long observance, resident David Holden expressed. The Temple Jacob in Hancock, Michigan is the second oldest active synagogue in the state. And the temple estimates that there are close …

The Houghton County Appointment Committee names Lieutenant Detective Josh Saaranen as Brian McLean’s replacement. Saaranen was one of seven candidates who put his name into consideration, including submission of a cover letter and recommendations, plus a public interview held September 8th. He was picked after two rounds of voting Wednesday …

The Houghton County commissioners showed gratitude last night toward areas of growth. With the 2020 census numbers having been released earlier in the month, Houghton County was the only county in the Upper Peninsula to grow over the previous decade. Commissioner Anderson said he was proud of the work done …

Hancock Tori Farmer Market attendees could help their neighbors with a life-saving donation on Thursday. The Red Cross blood drive will be held next to the Quincy Green  in the First United Methodist church fellowship hall. Hancock DDA Coordinator, Deborah Mann said the need for donations is critical.  Donating is …