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When a veteran comes home after deployment, re integrating back into civilian life can be difficult. And it can be just as difficult to navigate benefits veterans receive for their service. At the beginning of August, the Houghton County and Keweenaw County Veterans Service Offices plan to host a resource …

Grief and sadness are feelings commonly felt following the death of a family member or friend. During periods of grief it is important to express those feelings, in order to move forward. Around the world butterflies are closely associated with the passing of a loved one. Even in north America. …

Houghton County will send a letter addressing opposition to a proposed state wide septic system tax and inspection bill. House Bill 44-79, to address septic system inspections in the state of Michigan, is currently under review with the House Committee on Natural Resources, and would implement a tax fee schedule …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District elected officers to the school board at their meeting last night. Karen Johnson of Lake Linden was elected as President; Gale Eilola of Pelkie as Vice-President; Nels Christopherson of Houghton as Treasurer; and Adam Loukus of Calumet as Secretary. Also serving on the Board …

The Hancock City Council will hold their monthly meeting. Following a short presentation from Melissa Davis on the New Power Tour, the administrative report will discuss a multitude of public events, Hancock Transit Flex Route, and a grant from Copper Shores to the Hancock Fire Department. There will also be …

The Calumet Village council approved the Historical Development Committee’s historic sign project at their meeting last night. The sign has been 5 months in the works. The council also made appointments to the finance/grants/personnel committee, the streets/sanitation/public buildings committee, and the ordinance/enforcement/public safety committee. The members are all on the …

Hancock Mayor Paul LaBine will step down from his position, and become Houghton County’s new Prosecuting Attorney. A release from the City of Hancock indicated that LaBine will tender his resignation at Wednesday’s city council meeting. State law prohibits him from holding both positions simultaneously. LaBine will succeed Brittany Bulliet …

The Copper Country Recycling Initiative is looking for a total of 400 responses to their Hazardous Waste Survey to allow them to apply for grant money to support hazardous waste collection events. The short survey is only 6 questions. They are trying to determine what kinds of hazardous waste the …

The Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab at Michigan Tech has gained the attention of NASA as they competed and succeeded to be one of four teams nationwide to advance to the next level to promote their design for a lunar power management system. Travis Wavrunek, the team lead, explained that …

The Houghton County Commission will hold their meeting to discuss a mix of old and new business. After the usual approval public comment session, approval of bills, and reports, the Commission will address the old business of the ARP funds and updates on the voter roll. In new business, the …