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Those calling for an end to gun violence in schools will be gathering Saturday for a planned march across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The Keweenaw March for Our Lives is meant to show support for changing gun laws to protect students and schools. This event is taking place in …

Click on the highlights for more details. High School The Dollar Bay-Tamarack City boys basketball team’s tournament run ended last night, with a 71-32 loss to top-ranked Southfield Christian in the semifinals. The game was over almost before it started, as the Eagles flew out to an early lead, and …

The city of Hancock is recognizing the great season of the Houghton-Hancock High School Varsity Girls Ski Team. The team recently were named Division II State Champions after winning the 2018 Upper Peninsula Championship at Mount Ripley on February 22nd and then winning the 2018 MHSAA Division II State of …

With gun control and citizen safety being a current topic consuming the headlines after recent shootings in Florida and Maryland, many parents across the country are asking themselves “where is a safe place for my children to learn?” Hancock Public Schools is wasting no time in enhancing its security system …

Plans to construct a beach dock in Hancock are ready to move forward. Hancock City Manager Glenn Anderson gave an update to the city council at their regular meeting Wednesday. Anderson said the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently approved the plans for the beach dock without having to make …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education has renewed the contract of Superintendent George Stockero. At their March meeting, the board presented their annual evaluation of the superintendent and rated Stockero has “Highly Effective”. The Board stated they were very impressed with how Stockero worked with the community …

Click on the highlights for more details. High School The undefeated Dollar Bay-Tamarack City boys basketball team faces top-ranked Southfield Christian in the state tournament Class D semifinals this afternoon at 5:30 at the Breslin Center. It’s the first-ever semifinal appearance for the Blue Bolts. The school will host a watch …

The Portage Lake District Library will host a presentation designed to give participants the information they need to plan for retirement. John Nelson, financial adviser from Edward Jones, will present “Retirement: Making Your Money Last” on Thursday, March 22, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This presentation will help participants …

What started six years ago as a kind act of generosity has turned into a semi-annual event that brings good Samaritans together from across the Keweenaw as they ensure that students in the Copper Country have the nourishment they need to sustain their diets through their upcoming school vacation. 31 …

Federal, state and local authorities have investigated a threatening statement made towards the Social Security Administration building in Escanaba. Just before 1pm last Thursday, an identified 50 year-old woman contacted the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The woman, who was upset over a disputed benefit refund, …