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When the bell rings for the first time just after Labor Day, Hancock students are going to notice some changes. Many of the protocols put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic will be optional for next school year. Superintendent Steve Patchin says students get to choose whether to use face …

The long-delayed project to resume mining at White Pine may be ready to take a big step forward. Highland Copper Company announced yesterday that it has arranged financing that will enable it to close on the purchase of the property from the Copper Range Company. The purchase has been pending …

Light posts throughout the northern part of Houghton County are adorned with event reminders, and reasons to enjoy your summer in the area, but increasingly, they carry a more solemn message. Houghton County Department of Veterans Affairs Board President Gene LaRochelle was visiting family in Ohio when he saw banners …

Two fitness events happening in the next month are on the lookout for volunteers. One is a staple of the area, the other just getting off the ground. Canal Run takes place on July 17th and a list of the roles still available can be found online. Some of the …

The Copper Country has it pretty good at the gas pump, at least compared to the rest of the state. AAA Michigan says Metro Detroit is shelling out a whopping $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded. Marquette, the nearest market, is at $3.13 and Traverse City is best at $3.06 …

A recent survey of over 450 area residents shows that half of respondents know someone who has died from a drug overdose. Gail Ploe of Facing Addiction through Community Engagement (FACE Project) says that number caused everyone to do a double take, but she confirms it is a legitimate finding. …

The summer season is here for the Keweenaw Heritage Center inside St. Anne’s Church in Calumet. In addition to being available for booked events like weddings, the center is finally able to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The facility opens at 1:00 PM each weekday and admission is …

The City of Hancock is looking for a new employee to join their staff. The new position will be titled CEDAM Community Fellow for a 15-month contract. City Manager described the best candidate.  We are looking for someone that has had experience in a public governmental office would be great. …

The City of Houghton held a pre-charrette meeting last Tuesday and Wednesday. The brainstorming session looked at the downtown chapter in the city’s master plan. Craig Waddell, a resident of Houghton, had this to say about the chance to talk with city officials on even footing.  Today and yesterday, its …

Circle Power is a renewable energy company who plans to develop twelve wind turbines near Stanton and Adams townships in Houghton County. Chris Moore, the company’s Vice President, said there were many factors that brought them to the copper country. The line we interconnect with is owned by ATC, but …