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The Keweenaw Roller Girls are going to help raise money for victims of domestic violence doing what they do best–skating. The roller derby team will skate nine miles on May 26th from Esrey Park along M-26 to Copper Harbor as part of the Keweenaw Path fundraiser for the Barbara Kettle …

While Hancock Public Schools continues to place student safety as a top priority, one area of concern that will need future attention is the maintenance of existing building systems. The district is seeking a millage for the sinking school fund that would be applied to building repairs and efficiency upgrades. …

Spring weight restrictions will be modified to allow normal legal loads on paved roads, and most gravel roads in Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw County roads on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Some roads will remain restricted, please contact your local road commission if you have further questions. In …

The Quincy Mine Hoist Association is receiving a $200,000 loan from the USDA to repair the railroad tram. The funds are part of the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program, which had its budget increased in the 2018 Omnibus bill from $200 million to $2.8 billion. $2,3 million has been invested …

Researchers from Michigan Technological University have released the annual Winter Study report detailing updates on the ecology of Isle Royale National Park. For the third year in a row, the Isle Royale wolf population remains a mere two, while the moose population continues to stay above the historic average. Without the pressure …

A recall petition is underway for Calumet Village trustee Virginia Dwyer. The language for the petition was filed Thursday with the Houghton County Clerk’s office by Calumet resident Barbara Yannatta. The basis for the recall is that Dwyer voted against a motion to pass an ordinance to opt-in to the …

Fourth graders in the Western UP are spending one more day learning more about Upper Peninsula history as the Copper TRACES program concludes today. Over 500 students from 6 counties are participating in the program offered by the Keweenaw National Historical Park. The program started in 2016 in celebration of …

The 70th annual Copper Country Strawberry Festival is seeking queen candidates and local business sponsors for the 2018 Strawberry Queen Pageant on July 6th. All young women from the Copper Country, ages 16-19 are encouraged to participate. This year’s winner will receive a $500 scholarship, sponsored by the Chassell Lions …

Firefighters with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be cautious with fire, as predicted weather conditions suitable for wildfires have heightened fire danger across the Upper Peninsula. All areas west of a line from the Huron Mountains south to Stephenson are experiencing extreme fire danger. …

Another local official is under scrutiny for missing meetings. Hancock City Councilman Joe Bauman was once again absent at Wednesday’s meeting of the city council. Hancock Mayor Lisa McKenzie said she did not receive notice from Bauman that he would be missing the meeting and his whereabouts were unknown. She …