Category Archives: Local News

Hancock Public Schools and City of Hancock has voted to approve the proposal for a city millage to fund a new district library in a special committee meeting last Friday. During the meeting, the commi...

MTEC SmartZone announced Tuesday a collaborative effort between the SmartZone, Headwaters North and the Lake Superior Community Partnership will use $850,000 from the Small Business Support Hubs 2.0 p...

Northern Michigan University announced Thursday it earned the 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being award from Insight Into Academia magazine. The university will be featured alongside 37 in...

Veterans will lay to rest a World War II soldier who was listed as missing in action this month. On Aug. 15, the American Legion Post 90 of Lake Linden will perform military rites for U.S. Army Sgt. R...

The Hancock City Council and Hancock Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special joint meeting Friday at noon to establish a new district library in the Copper Country. The city and school b...

Michigan Technological University cut the ribbon Friday on a new trail within the Tech Trails Network on property donated by Don McLean and his brother Norman. The 21.6 acres were donated to the unive...

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce congratulated Hardwood Steakhouse on 20 years of business Wednesday. The Covington staple has proudly served food in a family-friendly atmosphere since 2006 on M-...

Geologists, paleontologists, and archeologists come across interesting rocks, gems, and minerals when out in the field. The Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club makes it easier to find precious gems, ...

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved ballot language Wednesday afternoon asking voters to consider a jail construction millage that will add a 1.26 millage to property taxes. The millag...

Two motorcyclists from South Carolina were killed Wednesday in a multi-vehicle crash on US-41 at the intersection of Golf Course Road in Osceola Township. Michigan State Police troopers responded to t...