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Photo courtesy of Bill Binroth An effort is underway to help local students get the snack food they may be missing while not in school. The Let’s Eat Community Meals Summer Program is offering Games and Snacks for students at the George Gipp Arena in Laurium three days a week.  …

The officers for the Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education are set for the 2019-2020 school year. The CCISD School Board held its organizational meeting for the upcoming school year on Tuesday. The Board elected Robert Tuomi of Chassell as President; Nels Christopherson of Houghton as Vice-President; Robert …

Pet owners in Hancock will be required to keep their animals on a leash and clean up after them under a revision to a city ordinance. The City Council approved the changes Wednesday following a public hearing as part of an overall effort to update various ordinances. The language of …

The Hancock City Council continues to carry out city business despite being shorthanded. Former Mayor John Haeussler resigned last month due to health concerns and City Manager Barry Givens is currently on medical leave for cancer treatment. New Mayor Paul LaBine says it’s been a challenge to get everything done.  …

The following press release was submitted by Aspirus: IRONWOOD, Mich. – Aspirus Ironwood’s Paula Chermside has been named among the nation’s “Top 70 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker’s Hospital Review is a leading health care industry publication with an audience of 20,000 high-level hospital leaders. …

Hancock Public Schools will start the school year without a high school and middle school principal. Former principal Ezekiel Ohan submitted his resignation following the end of the school year, effective July 1st. The Hancock Public School Board of Education officially accepted his resignation at their July meeting on Monday. …

The Portage Lake District Library and the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative invite children and their families to drop in for a Braille Story Walk. The event will be held on Thursday, July 25, between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  There will be a snack and craft in the library community …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech: A total of 13 high school students from throughout Michigan are participating in a 5-day STEM Internship this week at Michigan Tech. Faculty and their graduate students voluntarily host the students in engaging research activities during the week. The faculty’s department, …

Phoio by Keweenaw Cruisers-‎2017 End O’ the Road Keweenaw Tour & Car Show It’s the end of the road for more than 100 classic cars this Saturday, and there will be a lot of people celebrating it. It’s the 16th annual End O’ The Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show, …

It’s the final days to register online for the 44th annual Canal Run, taking place this Saturday. The Canal Run includes a 2 mile fun run/walk, 5 mile walk, 5 mile run, 10 mile walk, 10 mile run, half marathon, 5 mile blade (a single and/or double leg amputee race), …