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The following press release was issued by Range Bank: Wausau, WI – June 21, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank℠ has announced that Carrie Sukup has been appointed Senior Vice President – Controller. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her position, Sukup, who is also a CPA, will be responsible …

The following press release was issued by the Portage Lake District Library: The Portage Lake District Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program will celebrate all things astronomical! This year’s theme, “A Universe of Stories”, will include 8 weeks of all-ages reading challenges, space related events, author talks, new recurring summer programs, …

An opportunity to save energy and money is being offered this week at the Portage Lake District Library. A group sponsored by Efficiency United will be selling energy efficient light bulbs at a discount in the library’s entryway. The light bulbs will be available Wednesday from noon to 6pm and …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The current Executive Director, Scott See, will be leaving the position later this summer after ten years in the role.  See said, “The job is an excellent opportunity for someone to focus on historic …

The Houghton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 12th on the proposed budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year.  The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 5:30pm. The budget runs from 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020.  The subject of the hearing will be the proposed …

Two incumbents will remain on the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s Board of Education. Hancock’s Dale Kero and Gale Eilola of Pelkie were re-elected for six-year terms beginning on July 1st. The Biennial Election was held on Monday at the CCISD Service Center in Hancock.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has the go ahead from voters to purchase a medical marijuana grow and dispensary business. The proposal was approved during a referendum election on Saturday by a vote of 217-155. The $4 million needed to make the investment will come from the Elder’s Trust Fund. …

The following press release was issued by the Keweenaw Community Foundation: Hancock, Michigan— The Keweenaw Community Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary on the 13th of April 2019 at the Miscowaubik Club in Calumet. Established in 1994 the Keweenaw Community Foundation has served Houghton and Keweenaw counties for the past 25 years, …

Road construction projects are in full swing and can be found just about anywhere in the Copper Country. M-26 will be closed about a mile and half west of Copper Harbor starting Monday as crews replace a culvert. Traffic is being detoured onto US-41 until Friday. Motorists will find one …

The owners of the historic Laurium Manor Inn are celebrating 30 years in business and are inviting the public to come celebrate with them. Dave and Julie Sprenger purchased the abandoned manor in 1989 and began restoring it. They started with six guest rooms in one mansion and have now …