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The CLK Board of Education made several personnel moves at its meeting this week. Building supervisor Dan LaVergne is retiring. Instructional Coach and District Technology Director Nora Laho has resigned. The board approved a leave of absence for Laurie Rule through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. The board …

A federal lawsuit initiated by a group of private citizens is asking that all the votes cast in the presidential election last week in three Michigan counties be thrown out. The action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, although the areas being targeted …

Work on the Houghton-Hancock Bridge this winter is expected to cause few traffic challenges. City Manager Eric Waara told the Houghton City Council last night that the Michigan Department of Transportation’s upcoming repair plans will likely include some single lane closures, and a limited number of lifts… “They’re going to …

Paul LaBine will continue to serve as mayor of Hancock. LaBine was elected on a 6-1 vote at that city council’s organizational meeting last night. Former mayor John Haeussler will serve as mayor pro-tem, replacing former mayor pro-tem Will Lytle on a 4-3 vote. The Hancock council conducted no other …

COVID-19 prevented some of our local schools from holding in-person Veterans Day programs yesterday, but that didn’t stop some from paying tribute. Several schools saluted veterans via video programs. At Houghton High School, the band played patriotic music, and the colors were presented by a JROTC color guard. JROTC members …

The Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry returns to the Copper Country today. Distribution begins at 4:00 at the Baraga School. The pantry will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items to approximately 300 families in a drive-through format. Attendees will not have to show …

The COVID-19 diagnosis rate in Baraga County continues to skyrocket. 13 more confirmed cases reported yesterday pushed Baraga County’s per-capita rate to third-highest in the state. Houghton County reported seven new cases yesterday. Keweenaw County added one, and Ontonagon County, which saw a huge spike last week, reported just five. …

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim Copper Country holiday traditions. This year’s Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary Tree of Love ceremony has been canceled. The fundraiser and memorial will still take place, however. Auxiliary President Mary Illenich says lights, bells, angels, or star ornaments can still be purchased in honor of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped one of the Copper Country’s signature art events. The Shaft and Junior Shaft community exhibition features works in all media inspired by the Keweenaw’s mining heritage. This year’s show includes 31 pieces by 21 artists, including five art students from Calumet High School. The …

Canal View-Houghton County has again been honored as one of the best nursing homes in the United States. U.S. News and World Report awarded Canal View its highest possible rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Only 21 percent of the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes achieved the highest ranking. …