HOUGHTON COUNTY – The Houghton County Road Commission (HCRC) worked round-the-clock during this past weekend’s blizzard, which dumped roughly 14 inches of snow on the Copper Country. HCRC Engineer/Manager Kevin Harju said crews had a tough time of it for a while, but were successful in ...
Michigan residents will see some changes in 2026, including an increase in the minimum wage, maximum unemployment benefit increases and an increase in the gas tax. Minimum wage increase for Michigan in 2026 According to the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan’s minimum wage will rise ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old man with an elevated A1C level; I was diagnosed with prediabetes. I feel healthy but have struggled to lose weight. I was wondering what your feeling are on using a glucose monitor. -- F.M. ANSWER: A continuous glucose monitor is a device shaped like a ...
Dear Annie: Now that my husband and I are in our 70s, it feels as if our social world has shrunk to the size of a postage stamp. Friends have moved away to be near their children, others are dealing with health issues, and a few have simply drifted off. We used to host dinners, take short trips ...
HANCOCK – Mike Lahti was well-known throughout the Copper Country both as a businessman and a former state representative, and a powerhouse of economic development. Died Monday at the age of 80. Many knew him in relation to his State Farm insurance agency, which he operated for more than 50 ...