The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s connection to water runs deep. Today starts the tribe’s 11th annual Pauline Knapp-Spruce Water Memorial Water Walk. Over the past 11 years, the movement has helped to raise awareness in the region of the status of the Great Lakes. After years of mining, shipping, fishing, …
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Hancock Public Schools proudly announces Barkell Elementary new leader with the addition of Principal Successor in Waiting Karen Eddy. Karen Eddy will take over as the elementary school’s principal following a transition period before Mr. Dan Vaara officially retires at the end of September. Eddy graduated from Hancock Central High …
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As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald “Bucky” Perreault age 85, a Tilden Township resident, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, Sebring Florida. Bucky was born in Torch Lake Township on May 23, 1937, a son of …
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As received from Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services: We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dennis Robert Mayotte, age 75, of Medford, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Dennis was born on July 15, 1948, in Hancock, Mich., …
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The Keweenaw Community Foundation proudly announces establishing a new Impact fund in the Copper Country. The Chelsea Schelly Impact Fund seeks to support the next generation of scholars committed to sustainability, resilience, and social justice. The fund honors the work and legacy of Dr. Chelsea Schelly, an esteemed scholar in …
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A local band only has a couple of days left to gain support from the community in America’s Next Top Hit Maker competition. Mr Cesar and the Lucha Tones has made it to the Top 10 stage in voting, in Colossal’s America’s Next Top Hitmaker competition. The exciting opportunity has …
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Update: Hancock police have identified the individual suspected of property damage and an assault on an elderly man. In collaboration with the Houghton Sheriff’s Office, the Hancock Police Department executed a warrant on a Quincy Township home. Yesterday, the Hancock police department received a message from an individual on Samson …
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The first year Copper Shores met at Centennial Park in Chassell. Last year the organization invited the community to the beautiful waterfront in L’Anse. This year the group plans to travel north of their Hancock headquarters. And up to Ahmeek’s Gabriel Chopp Park for the 2024 Copper Shores Community Picnic. …
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A new master plan is now in place for the Village of L’Anse. After months of work, and several public input sessions, the 105-page document was approved by the village council last evening. The plan evaluates the village as it currently stands. It also lays out some goals, including the …
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An elderly man has been hospitalized after what appears as a politically motivated incident. Hancock Police are investigating three incidents that appear politically motivated. On Sunday the Hancock police responded to three incidents, two involving property damage. At 5:45 pm Sunday, Hancock Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of …
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