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Forty-three Michigan counties have been declared natural disaster areas because of bad farming weather this year. The designation came this week from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most of the counties are downstate, but Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette and Schoolcraft Counties in the Upper Peninsula made the list. Michigan agriculture …

Sixth and seventh graders from schools across the Copper Country got some hands-on STEM experience yesterday, as the first Copper Country Science and Engineering Festival was held at Hancock High School. The Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers brought an engaging array of displays and activities to inspire the kids’ interest in …

Hancock’s city leadership will remain intact next year. At last night’s meeting, the city council unanimously voted for Paul LaBine to continue as mayor, with Will Lytle as mayor pro tem. One long-time civic leader is stepping down, though. Pete Wickley will retire from the Downtown Development Authority after 39 …