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Two permanent changes are coming to Michigan Tech’s campus. Starting tomorrow Cliff Drive on campus will become limited to 15 miles per hour, and turn into a one-way street. Cliff Drive between, Phoenix drive and where the road meets back with US-41, will convert to one-way traffic flowing west to …

After noticing a need within the community the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation decided to make some changes to its brick-and-mortar space in Hancock. The foundation has recently completed renovations to its offices in downtown Hancock opening up more space to allow community groups an area to meet. Converting an area …

Houghton County Prosecutor Paul LaBine plans to resign at the end of September. LaBine was appointed to the position in July after former county prosecutor Brittany Bulleit was elevated to judgeship within Houghton County. LaBine tenured his resignation earlier this month, on September 7. Houghton County 12th Circuit Court Judge …

Establishing and building a relationship between residents and local law enforcement can be difficult. Especially if police departments aren’t able to sit and talk with members of the community. Tomorrow the city of Hancock‘s police department will take some time to sit and chat with area residents, and continue to …

The Finlandia Foundation National has recently launched a fundraising campaign to Save Finland in America. The Foundation has started the Saving Finland in America fundraising campaign to support its acquisition of cultural and historical assets at the Finnish American Heritage Center. The Finlandia Foundation National is a nonprofit organization that …

At the end of the week, Omega House will hold the group’s largest fundraising event to support hospice care for community members in need. Omega House has invited The Insiders to play at the Rozsa Center. The Insiders cover music from rock and roll’s late legend Tom Petty. This weekend …

The last official day of summer comes on Saturday, and not too far behind leaves will begin to change colors. The Keweenaw Peninsula has long been a tourist destination for the annual fall foliage color change. But for those living in the region, residents can enjoy the fall colors any …

Houghton High School’s robotics team has traveled around the country to show off their skills. The team has often returned home to the Copper Country with new hardware in various competitions. Organizing and getting the team from one competition to another does however get expensive. This year the Houghton High …

Hundreds of Huskies and a few more community members lined up through Hancock and Houghton over the weekend to celebrate an international culture meeting in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Parade of Nations this year saw around thirty-five countries from around the globe represented by Michigan Tech’s international students, and ethnic …

The city of Hancock has called a special meeting to take place tonight. The city’s agenda includes a single item, that will take the council into a closed session. The closed session will have the council discuss the purchase or lease of real property. Anyone wishing to address the council …