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Proposals sought for Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund Grant Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is now accepting proposals through October 15 for the annual Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund (MEF) grant. The goal of the grant is to create tangible, measurable improvements to aquatic and terrestrial environments within the Ontonagon River watershed. This watershed includes UPPCO’s Bond Falls and Victoria Hydroelectric Projects. UPPCO contributes annually to the MEF, which is managed by the Bond Falls Implementation Team (BFIT). BFIT is comprised of representatives ...

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Hancock Historic Commission meeting tonight The Hancock Historic Commission will meet at 6 p.m tonight in the city garage. Among the items on the agenda is approval of current members term dates, consider the purchase of items for the museum from New Power Tool and approve the color scheme for the museum. There will also be an opportunity for public comment. Proposals sought for Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund Grant Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is now accepting proposals through October 15 for the annual Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund (MEF) grant. ...

Hancock names principal

HANCOCK — Hancock Public Schools announced the appointment of Mollie Trewartha as the principal of Hancock Middle and High Schools Monday. According to a Hancock Schools press release, Threwartha has more than 24 years of experience in education, and is known for her student-centered leadership and collaborative spirit. She previously served as a mathematics teacher and MTSS Coordinator in the Houghton-Portage Township School District. "I’m excited to partner with students, staff, and families to continue the tradition of Bulldog pride," said Trewartha. "Together, we can create a ...

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UP Jobless inches up .5%

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula jobless rate rose to 8.4% in February, up from 7.9% in January and 6.8% a year ago, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The February rate — not seasonally adjusted — was the region’s highest for the month since February 2015, when it was also 8.4%. The number of employed workers in the region rose by an estimated 500 over the month, but the number of jobless increased by 800, DTMB data showed. The U.P.’s civilian labor force numbered 142,163, in February 2015, or about 1,600 less than ...