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Copper Country 100 Women Who Care to host Third Giving Meeting of 2026

HANCOCK — Local women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the third 2026 quarterly giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front St., in Hancock. Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit organizations are nominated and presented. After a ...

Long-range transportation plan OK'd; local resurfacing, culvert work planned

MARQUETTE — The State Transportation Commission has approved Michigan’s draft state long-range transportation plan, which is named Michigan Mobility 2050. With STC approval, the Michigan Department of Transportation can now open the public comment period, accepting public and stakeholder input. The MM2050 documents and public comment submission can be found on MDOT’s website. MM2050 defines the long-term direction for the future of Michigan's transportation network for all users. The plan incorporates an overall vision of the state's transportation system, as well as two ...

Today in History: August 13, East Germany closes Berlin border

Today in History: August 13, East Germany closes Berlin border By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2026. There are 140 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 13, 1961, on what would become known as Barbed Wire Sunday, East Germany sealed the ...