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Hancock School Public Library boasts new programs and services

HANCOCK — The Hancock School Public Library has been completely transformed since it received a $212,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Education in August, 2022. That was two years after receiving funding to further develop a new media lab, new technology and new furniture. Library ...

‘Menace to the UP’ sentenced

MARQUETTE — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Gregory James Knuuttila, of Mohawk, Michigan, was sentenced for his role in distributing methamphetamine throughout Houghton and Keweenaw Counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Honorable ...

Celebrate Youth Art Month at CCCAC

HANCOCK — Visit the Copper Country Community Arts Center during March to view more than 200 wonderful works of youth art. The Celebrate Youth Arts Month exhibition is on display through March 30 in the Youth Gallery and the Kerredge Gallery at the CCCAC. March is a time to recognize young ...

Redevelopment project progressing

CHASSELL TOWNSHIP — The site of the former Chassell Mercantile is slated for redevelopment, but there are still details to work through before finalization. Design architect James Marusich, of Northern Lights Architecture, said plans call for the construction of a 22-unit housing project ...

CopperDog endures even without main events

CALUMET — Warm weather and a change of plans didn’t stop crowds and mushers from celebrating CopperDog. The annual sled dog race in Calumet was canceled mid-February due to the warm weather and lack of snow. Saturday’s and Sunday’s events, which included weight pulls and the Kids ...

UP overlooked in Food and Agriculture Month promotion

A Friday release from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced that Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March as Michigan Food and Agriculture Month. The release stated that throughout the month, MDARD will be highlighting unique aspects of Michigan’s food and ...