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Want to explore the exciting world of cybersecurity and computers? Michigan Tech is offering a weeklong GenCyber program this summer. This is an opportunity for students to enjoy a weeklong exploration in cybersecurity and experience university life. The camp is for local middle school and high school students (grades 7-12) …

Wondering what to wear to Balagard? Tobias Dawson and friends will share examples of period clothing and accessories Saturday at 11:00 am at the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock. This presentation will include a quick and dirty costume guide in preparation for the Finnish Viking Festival taking place …

A total of forty-five students in grades 8-11, along with teachers and chaperones, from eight UP schools will be attending the 13th biennial Lake Superior Youth Symposium this week at University of Minnesota-Duluth. The symposium draws students from the Lake Superior watershed, including MI, WI, MN, and Ontario. Locally, students …

State Representative Gregg Markkanen continues to promote his bill to help foster care students pursue careers in skilled trades. Markkanen testified Wednesday before the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee in support of his plan to expand scholarship opportunities for students who have been in foster care. Markannen’s plan would …

The Hancock City Council received several updates from the community at their regular meeting Wednesday. Hancock High School Junior and Student Body President Colton Salani discussed the strides the student council has made over the last couple of years. The initiative to begin a student body council led by students …

The Grand Marshalls for the Baraga County Lumberjack Days will be Baraga residents Jim and Sue Wilson. The announcement was made on the Baraga County Lumberjack Days Facebook page. The couple graduated from Baraga High School in 1977 and were married in 1980. They are third generation owners of Wilkinson’s …

The following press release was issued by Keweenaw National Historical Park: (Calumet, MI) The Advisory Commission and National Park Service at Keweenaw National Historical Park are pleased to announce that 16 Keweenaw Heritage Grants have been awarded for projects across Michigan’s historic Copper Country. A total of $137,861.00 was disbursed, with …

$26 Million is being distributed to communities throughout the state in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants. “Creating more avenues for people to connect with Michigan’s beautiful outdoor spaces encompasses what Pure Michigan means. Investing in Michigan’s beautiful outdoor spaces can help economic growth while providing a physical and mental …

The winners of the 2018-2019 Outstanding Educator Award are Luke Theisen of Horizons Alternative High School, Laura Augustine of L’Anse Area Schools, and Heather French of Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools. Theisen has been vital in the creation of Horizon’s “Student First Initiative,” a program that aims to strengthen the student body …

The Houghton County Jail Task Force is now assembled.  At their regular meeting Tuesday, the County Board of Commissioners approved the list of members submitted by communities and organizations from throughout the area. It will be their objective to look at the jail overcrowding issue from all sides and develop …