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An upgrade to Michigan’s lottery sales system will shut down terminals for 11 hours on Sunday. Officials say the update has been in the works for the past year, spearheaded by the state’s gaming system partner, International Game Technology. New equipment has been provided to retailers across the state. That …

State Representative Greg Markkanen will serve as senior minority member on two House committees this term. Accompanied by his wife, Jane, Representative Greg Markkanen is sworn in by outgoing House Clerk Gary Randall. The Hancock Republican has been appointed Vice Chair of the House committees on Elections, and Military, Veterans …

Efforts are increasing to find a more effective solution to the lamprey problem in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and Michigan State University recently brought a new $3.4 million research lab online.  The lab will be headed by Weiming Li, a professor in the departments of Fisheries …

January is National Radon Action Month. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department would like to inform the community about the potential hazards associated with elevated radon levels in their homes. Radon is odorless, tasteless gas, that at high levels can increase the risk for lung cancer. Fortunately testing for radon …

It’s time to raise some laughs, woofs and money. This weekend Raise the Woof returns to the copper country, to benefit the Copper Country Humane Society, and their furry friends. Leading up to the comedy show, the humane society’s media sponsor, 97.7 The Wolf, introduced some of their dogs to …

Hancock will become the new owner of the Houghton County Arena. After a public hearing last night, city council members approved the contract to purchase the arena from Houghton County for one dollar. At the hearing, Houghton County Commissioner Glenn Anderson spoke in favor of the transaction. Anderson is a …

Three area teens are among the 120 finalists for the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete Awards for the 2022-23 school year. Thirty-two $2,000 scholarships will be presented by the MHSAA and Farm Bureau Insurance. Finalists from our area include Claire Filpus from Houghton High School, Makennah Uotila from Ontonagon …

The Superior Health Foundation has added two new members to their board of directors, bring the total to 14 representatives. The two most recent additions made during their January meeting are David Jahn and Fredi de Yampert. Representing Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties will be Dr. Fredi de Yampert. She …

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce invites their members and the community to their first Business After Hours of the year. Business After Hours is an evening networking event that the chamber of commerce puts on, and includes a guest speaker. Tonight’s Business After Hours will hear from Kieth Myers from …

The Village of Laurium has a new rental housing code. After a brief public hearing last night, the village council accepted the new rental ordinance.  It will take effect 30 days after its public posting. Landlords will then have 90 days to bring properties into compliance. Registration will be required …