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Houghton County will invest some of its American Rescue Plan cash in security upgrades, plans for a potential new justice complex, and child care. At a special meeting yesterday, board members debated how to spend the remainder of the federal funds provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. A considerable chunk of …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education took time at its meeting this week to salute Kyle Timmerman. Timmerman is an onsite tech support specialist for the district. He recently created a computer program that enables administrators to track and approve requests for personal leave and sick time, …

Autumn means pumpkins, fall colors corn mazes and plenty of family fun. All month long in Chassell at the Palosaari farm, their family is bringing a corn maze to the copper country. With a couple of weeks already gone, Karen Palosaari, says that they have had far more people than …

Laurium Village Trustee Amy Schneiderhan, who resigned last month, has been replaced on the board of trustees. John Gulbraith will replace Schneiderhan beginning next month, and will remain on the board until 2024. Schneiderhan’s resignation took place after the deadline for the village to file for the seat to go …

It’s the time of the year when the copper country angel mission looks to Coat the Copper Country. The copper Country Angel Mission’s Annual Coat Give-away was a huge success this past weekend. The mission has extended a thank you to all of those who volunteered time, and donated winter …

Calumet has selected a new village manager.  Jered Ottenwess has previously served as city manager for Ishpeming and Traverse City. He will succeed Amber Goodman, who recently resigned after a year on the job. A letter offering the position will be sent to Ottenwess in the next few days. The …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting this morning. The only item listed on the agenda is a discussion about $6.8 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The meeting will begin at 10:00 in the commission room at the county building. See the agenda and remote …

Hancock city employees who belong to the Teamsters Union want to renegotiate their contract. Union officials issued the request two weeks ago, and it will be among the items considered by the city council at its meeting tonight. The session will start at 6:00 at city hall. See the agenda …

The number of diagnosed COVID-19 cases held steady in the Copper Country again last week.  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services figures show 49 confirmed cases in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties last week, compared to 51 the week before. Statewide, diagnoses continued to ebb, with the average …

Finlanida University plans to expand their course offerings for a unique academic program at the school. This coming spring semester the university will offer two classes, typically taught in the fall, from Finlandia’s Finnish and Nordic Studies degree program. Dr. Hilary-Joy Virtanen, a university associate professor and chair of the …