Category Archives: News

Copper Shores non-profit capital improvement grant supports heating and roof improvements at the Hancock Community Hub
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation awards Right Start UP and eight other non-profits capital improvement grant awards. Right Start UP thanked the foundation, posting on the Hancock Community Hu...
Thomas Fournier Oct 16, 2026 Quincy Green, Former Hancock High School, Make A Difference Day--Photo credit City of Hancock

Copper Country CTE alumna earns $1,000 from the Code Officials Conference of Michigan
A Copper Country CTE alumna earns state recognition after receiving a scholarship award from the Code Officials Conference of Michigan. The Copper Country Intermediate School District shared Alecia Ah...
Thomas Fournier Oct 16, 2026

MTU Forest Club hosts the inter-collegiate timber sports competition The Woodchuck Games in Alberta
Michigan Technological University's Forestry Club invites the Copper Country to an exciting competition, with roots in one of the state's oldest industries. Tomorrow in Alberta, at the Ford Center, th...
Thomas Fournier Oct 16, 2026

Drivers should check to see if animal collisions are covered by insurance as deer season approaches
Deer season is almost here and drivers across Michigan are encouraged to check with their auto insurance provider to see what coverage they actually have in the event of a collision with a deer. The M...
Tim Peters Oct 16, 2026

Developing a strong workforce in Michigan will need communitywide efforts to address barriers
Across Michigan, companies and manufacturers need workers. And the requirements to gain a job have also evolved. Especially with advances in how technology has been integrated in the workplace. In Sep...
Thomas Fournier Oct 15, 2026

Houghton County poll-works conduct public testing at the Early Voting Center
Michigan voters will walk into polling places on November 3rd. And some might even stop by an early voting center to take care of their civic responsibility. Today Houghton County conducted public tes...
Thomas Fournier Oct 15, 2026

Deadline to file Michigan individual income tax return is today
The extension deadline to file your state individual income tax is today, Oct 15. The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding Michiganders that if you requested an extension on your filing, the d...
Tim Peters Oct 15, 2026

Baraga County Cash allows locals to more easily keep money within the community
The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce has launched Baraga County Cash, a gift-check program that is redeemable at retail locations across the county. The program is part of a push by the Chamber to ke...
Tim Peters Oct 15, 2026

Baraga County's communities support the shelter home with a celebration of warriors
Domestic violence survivors deserve celebration for their journey to safety and community. Next week, the Baraga County Shelter Home hosts its second annual Purple Warrior Celebration dinner. The Bara...
Thomas Fournier Oct 14, 2026

KBOCC breaks down barriers for student-parents succeeding in the classroom
Navigating childcare is difficult enough while holding down a full-time job. But for students that are raising families, while working and attending class, that challenge can impact their success in t...
Thomas Fournier Oct 14, 2026





