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Baraga County will add a half-time employee to the Equalization office. Commissioners approved the move at last night’s meeting, after Equalization Director Patrick Osterman explained that the recent real estate boom has created a significant workload increase. To cover the cost, Osterman said some existing fees will be raised. We’re …

Kim Robbins of Laurium injured her hip while serving, a career that included tours overseas in Germany. By 2015, it needed to be replaced. During the recovery process, she became addicted to the medication that was supposed to help her heal. She says that when she began to question how …

The man who pioneered the Native American gaming industry has died. Fred Dakota obtained a gaming license from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in 1983. On that New Year’s Eve, he opened what is considered to be the first Indian casino, in his brother-in-law’s garage in Zeba. The small enterprise …

Pablo Picaso once said that art washes the dust off of daily life. This year especially, artists have felt disconnect from their communities and their art. An exhibit at the Copper Country Community Art Center in Hancock depicts the frustration that comes with not having that connection to the magic …

For the next week, teams representing the Michigan State Police, the Fraternal Order of Police, and Michigan Department of Corrections will be running for a great cause. A torch for the Special Olympics will snake south from Copper Harbor to Belle Isle State Park in the City of Detroit, covering …

The last time Hancock passed a zoning ordinance was the 1970’s, and as you can imagine, it is outdated in places. The city teamed up with OHM Advisors thanks to a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Hancock is responsible for funding 25 percent of the effort. A revamped …

There are a lot of misconceptions about adoption and foster care, some perhaps keeping people from participating who would otherwise be open to the idea. Alysa Sutinen of UP Kids says that while private adoption placements are pricey, that doesn’t apply to every situation. In fact, if you first become …

Members of the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club were busy over the weekend putting down a new layer of recycled concrete on the St. Urho’s trail near the Swedetown Gorge. Superior Sand and Gravel delivered enough to lay down six inches of smooth surface. Volunteer Mark Roberts and tractor operator John …

An 18-year-old man from Atlantic Mine lost control of his vehicle at a corner on Paradise Road near Pilgrim Road in Portage Township early Sunday leading to a one-car accident. The Houghton County Sheriff Department fielded the call at about 9:45 AM. When they arrived at the scene, they found …

Planning for the future gets scarier the older we get. But understanding and communicating what you want with your loved ones is more essential with each passing day. The Portage Lake District Library will host an advance care planning program over the next month. Volunteer coordinator Julie Beck said that …