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Last year the Bootjack Fire and Rescue Foundation joined Giving Tuesday for the first time. Thanks to funds raised in Giving Tuesday 2022, the foundation was able to purchase a Lucas Chest Compression system. This can be used in medical emergencies when a first responder needs to have hands free …

Former City Manager of Houghton Ray Kestner has died at the age of 91. Kestner was Houghton’s city manager for much of 28 years with the city before retiring after 1996. Before becoming the city manager, Kestner was the director of the Houghton Public Works Department. Many in the area …

Editor’s Note: Evan Dixon will stand before Magistrate Nicole Jollimore tomorrow at 10 am. Evan Dixon, 59 years old, will be arraigned in court on Friday. Dixon is a suspect from Monday’s shooting in Houghton that left one man dead. The Michigan Attorney General’s office is expected to charge Dixon …

Ladies had a chance to catch some great deals last week in Houghton. But the holiday savings will move a bit north today. Ladies’ Day in Calumet takes place today starting at 10 am and lasting until past sunset at 8 pm. Ladies’ night shopping events in the Copper Country …

Hancock’s newest mayor has a familiar name. Kurt Rickard will hold the title of mayor of Hancock for a one-year term. Rickard retained his role with the city council during last night’s organizational meeting. Rickard took over the role earlier in the year after the departure of Mayor Paul LaBine. …

A volunteer food recall has been issued by Frito-Lay for the Off the Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps. The company announced yesterday that it has issued a volunteer recall of the six-and-one-quarter-ounce bags of Off the Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps for undeclared dairy ingredients present in the caramel season …

Baraga County Sheriff’s Deputies will be getting new body cameras. At this week’s meeting, county commissioners approved a lease agreement with Lenslock for seven cameras. Much of the cost will be offset by a grant from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority, which carries the county’s liability insurance policy. In …

L’Anse is looking for a new member of the village council. Councilor Kerri Sikkila recently stepped down, after accepting a new job that limited her ability to attend meetings. Anyone interested in applying should contact the village office as quickly as possible. The term expires at the end of 2024. …

Big Brothers Big sisters in the western Upper Peninsula provides opportunities for kids to experience and learn from role models. The national program has had a local western Upper Peninsula chapter during the past decade-plus years. Many may be familiar with the group’s most known role model program that pairs …

When the Copper Country Angel Mission joined Giving Tuesday Copper Shores was still the Portage Health Foundation. Now in 2023 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and the Copper Country Angel Mission continue building upon their already strong relationship. President of the Copper Country Angel Mission board of directors, Sherry Middlemis-Brown …