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Feeding America!

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HANCOCK — To help support nutritional well-being across the Copper Country, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has partnered with Feeding America West Michigan to co-sponsor mobile food pantry deliveries in Calumet, Chassell and Ontonagon throughout early 2026. According to a Copper ...

To your good health

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma. I had a wide excision and was told to follow up with a dermatologist. The dermatologist says to follow up every six months; is this frequent enough? It was found during a routine annual skin check, and I never ...

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I've been married for 27 years, and by most measures we have a good, steady life. We're healthy, financially secure and get along well. There's no infidelity or drama. The problem is there's no romance or passion either. I've started to feel deeply lonely in my marriage. My ...

AMMP applications open

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HOUGHTON — MTEC SmartZone announced applications are now officially open for the 2026 AMMP (Advanced Materials and Manufacturing) Accelerator Cohort. This intensive, three-month program is designed to help early-stage companies by providing the resources, mentorship, and commercialization ...

Xeratec appoints Brett Hillstrom CEO

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HANCOCK — Xeratec announced Brett Hillstrom has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Steve Hillstrom, founder and former CEO, will transition into the role of Chief Technology Officer and AI Officer, where he will lead Xeratec’s technology strategy and artificial ...

A challenge lies ahead

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KEWEENAW COUNTY – Keweenaw County's Houghton Township faces challenges as it seeks to consolidate with a neighboring township. The Keweenaw County seat, Eagle River, is located in Houghton Township. At its December 2025 regular meeting, the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners reviewed a ...