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The City of Hancock offices will be closed on Labor Day. Garbage pick up next week will be a day behind.  

The DNR will be patrolling Michigan waterways for Labor Day weekend. You’re reminded to put safety first, whether fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming or anything else that involves water. Always be aware of conditions, wear a life jacket and use a flotation device, even if the water seems calm. Tips for …

MDOT is looking for resident feedback on the state’s long range transportation plan. They’ve extended the public comment period through October 31st. The  long range plan is known as Michigan Mobility 2045, and is seeking input from the public, to help deliver Michigan’s Transportation System through 2045. Links on the …

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding everyone that the extension to renew your drivers license, state ID and vehicle registration, expires at the end of this month. If your documents expire between March 1st and September 30th, you’re urged to make an appointment immediately, to get it taken care …

Unlock Michigan will be collecting signatures tomorrow from 4:30p-7pm at the Copper Country Mall parking lot. They will also be in Calumet on Sunday, from noon-2:30pm in the strip mall parking lot, next to IGA. They’re collecting signatures to initiate legislation that will repeal the Emergency Powers of Governor act …

Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center  and Department of Visual and Performing Arts is hosting Superior Wilderness through September 16th. The Display features work from artists who spent time on Isle Royale, when they took part in the National Park’s Artist-in-Residence program. Works from various poets, painters, printmakers and book artists are …

During the history of the U.S. Michigan’s manufacturing community has always been highly adaptable to whatever situation came it’s way. Events like the Great Depression, WWII and even 9/11 have challenged how we define normal, and  the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. The manufacturing community has seen the global supply …

Two bills have been introduced to the legislature, aimed at making life easier for Michiganders. HB 5250 would eliminate the need for annual license plate tags. Representative Matt Maddock, who introduced the bills, said “Over 60% of the foot traffic volume at a Secretary of State Office relates to obtaining …

The Michigan Center for Truck Safety is launching a campaign this Labor Day weekend, urging truck drivers and motorists to use extra caution on Michigan roadways. A 32% increase in crashes involving trucks and buses in the last five years, prompted the campaign. Michelle Zemla, project director for MCTS said …

Finlandia University’s Giving Day is going on right now. The Alumni Board hopes to raise $30,000 to help out with costs for their safe open plan. Money raised, will go to baseline COVID-19 testing, personal protective equipment and safe campus upgrades for everyone returning to campus this fall. A link …