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Keweenaw County will discontinue the use of zoom during regular commission meetings going forward. The commission noted that there has been a lack of participants taking part in meetings. Previously the commission discontinued public comment through zoom during meetings. The commission also feels that if an issue is large enough, …

The UP Health System Regional Blood center is in critical need of all blood types. Make an appointment for a donation today by calling (906) 449-1450 for the blood bank in Hancock, Marquettte, or Escabana. One donation can save up to three lives. 

Michigan Tech’s Health Research Institute member Paul Goetsch has been recognized with a National Science Foundation CAREER Award. He focuses on cancer biology, and works to understand what defines cell identity and how to inspire students to pursue research. Goetsch’s project focuses on preparing Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) students …

The Portage Lake District Library is hosting a summer reading event for students to help them take a break from school and dive into something exciting. “So our reading program is open-ended, you can track your reading by time, you can track your reading by books. I think that’s really …

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation (previously known as Portage Health Foundation) has received a grant for over $1.25 million ($1,289,510) for the Copper Shores Meals on Wheels programming. The funding will support and improve the resilience of local supply chains, which will allow Copper Shores to offer assistance tailored to …

Besides financial housekeeping, there were some updates on local events at the Hancock City Council meeting last night. Canal Rock so far has been successful, and the city is trying to organize food trucks to be present for the event next week. There are currently no plans for food trucks …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Margaret Ann (Dahlgren) Rantanen, age 87, of Mohawk, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023 at Gardenview Assisted Living in Calumet, Michigan. She was surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Margaret was born on October 16, 1935 in Mohawk, …

 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged 8 former and current employees of Alger Correctional Facility with felony counts related to the 2019 in-custody death of former inmate Jonathan Lancaster. Facing charges are 4 registered nurses who attended to Lancaster in his final days, 2 corrections officers present at his time …

Pasties are a greatly beloved cultural food of the UP, and there’s even a yearly festival in honor of the food, with this year’s Pasty Fest occurring in August. Main Street Calumet announced the world’s first Pasty Art Prize Competition, where artists from across the Upper Peninsula will have an …

The Painesdale Mine & Shaft was just recognized as a Keweenaw Heritage Site. The #4 Shaft House, built in 1902, was part of the Copper Range Mining Company. Adams Township still uses the site to pump water for the surrounding towns and cities, including the city of Hancock. The organization …