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Michigan Technological University

Michigan Tech was founded in 1885 in response to the first mining boom in the US—the clamor for Michigan's copper, which preceded the California Gold Rush by several years.

At its outset, the college trained mining and metallurgical engineers. Today, the University offers certificates, minors, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in arts, humanities, and social sciences; business and economics; computing; engineering; forestry and environmental sciences; sciences; and technology.

Michigan Tech undergraduates have the advantage of an education that emphasizes study across disciplines, team learning, and research; our graduate students receive intensive, advanced instruction and the opportunity to pursue research in a wide range of academic programs. Overall, our institution has gained worldwide attention for innovative education; our faculty strive to be mentors; our academic programs stress learning hand in hand with application; and our students learn to inquire and discover knowledge.

Finlandia University

Finlandia University offers students a diverse curriculum and an atmosphere that is supportive and friendly to each of its 550 students. The intimate learning environment that our students find in our small classes, and the relationships and friendships they forge with their classmates and employees of the university last a lifetime. If you are looking for approachable faculty, the opportunity to experience our academic excellence, and the chance to gain the skill and knowledge base to make you successful in the 21st century, Finlandia is the place for you.

The Finlandia campus is in the heart of Northern Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. This rugged finger of land jutting out into the deep blue waters of Lake Superior affords a bounty of recreational activities that appeal to a vast number of interests.

The sister towns of Hancock and Houghton have education driven economies and are considered by many to be one college town. This results in the provision of many urban activities, from concerts in the parks to symphonies in the auditoriums. The Hancock - Houghton area has historically been referred to as "an island of civilization in the woods of the U.P."

Copper Country Intermediate School District

The CCISD provides special support services, special help, and special equipment to the local educators. The local educators serve over 7,000 students. The site provides links to many of the school districts.

Adams Township Schools

Baraga Schools

Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Schools

Elm River Township Schools

Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Schools

Chassell Township Schools

Hancock Public Schools

Houghton Public Schools

Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools

L'Anse Area Schools

Ontonagon Area School District

Stanton Township Schools

Michigan Department of Education

The Department of Education, under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, carries out the policies of the State Board of Education.

U.S. Department of Education

Property Tax Estimator-Michigan Department of Treasury

You can now access estimates on property taxes by local unit and school district, using 2006 millage rates. Simply enter the Taxable Value (approximately 50% of your home value), and select your county from the drop down list provided. You will then be prompted to select your city, village or township along with your school district.

Copper Range Abstract & Title

About Copper Range Abstract & Title Agency, Inc.
Established in 1976, Copper Range Abstract & Title Agency, Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected title agencies in Michigan. For over 30 years our family-owned agency has been providing customers with title insurance, abstracts and searches, closing services, construction loan disbursing and other escrow services. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Keweenaw Title Agency

Title Insurance, Searches, Closings and Real Estate Services for Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, Ontonagon and Marquette Counties.

Keweenaw Title Agency takes pride in offering fast and efficient title services. We offer a reissue credit on any prior title insurance policy regardless of the agent or title company who has issued the prior policy.

Keweenaw Title Agency is fully insured.

Affinity Mortgage Services

Our company, founded in March of 2001 and based out of Iron Mountain, Michigan, is a locally owned mortgage brokerage specializing in residential lending. In 2003, we were named one of the top 20 mortgage brokers in the United States by GMAC Bank.

Affinity Mortgage offers unique programs, automated underwriting approvals, expedited loan processing, reduced documentation and low closing costs. Our staff has over 50 years combined experience in lending and loan processing. We specialize in mortgages and know how to make the process of securing your loan simple and straightforward.

Citizens Bank

Citizens Republic Bancorp is a diversified financial services company providing a wide range of commercial, consumer, mortgage banking, trust and financial planning services to a broad client base. Citizens Republic Bancorp serves communities in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio as Citizens Bank and in Iowa as F&M Bank, with several hundred offices and ATMs. Citizens Republic Bancorp is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan with roots dating back to 1871. Citizens Republic is one of the 50 largest bank holding companies headquartered in the United States with over $13 billion in assets.

mBank

mBank is a Michigan-based community bank wholly-owned by Mackinac Financial Corporation. mBank is dedicated to serving people where they live and work. We offer a wide range of deposit and loan products. Mackinac Financial Corporation recapitalized by issuing $30 million in common stock in December, 2004. In combination with this recapitalization and our renewed financial strength, we changed the name of the bank from North Country Bank and Trust to mBank.

Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union

The Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1952 and has been providing our members with quality financial services for over 50 years. Membership in our credit union covers a broad territory. Anyone who lives or works in Houghton County, or Baraga County may be eligible to join.

Credit unions are unique institutions that provide various financial services including share savings, loans, and share draft checking. What makes us different? We are owned and governed by our members - people like you!

Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund to $100,000.

Midwest Loan Services

If you wish to refinance a loan that you have with another lender, consolidate debt, obtain cash back at close, or even purchase a new home, Midwest Loan Services can help you. Call 1-888-729-6574 and ask to speak to one of our loan officers to discuss your various options, including interest rates and loan terms.

Miners State Bank

The Miners State Bank was opened in 1912 in the Minckler Building on Third Avenue , Iron River , organized as a state banking association, under the laws of the State of Michigan .

In October of 2003 the Houghton Office was opened, offering full service banking. The building was designed to resemble a mine shaft in order to compliment the spirit and architecture of the area. The mining history of the Copper Country is so very similar to that of Iron County.

The Miners State Bank is proud of its heritage. Characterized by friendly, personal service and local decision making, the Miners State Bank continues to play an important role in the economic growth and social welfare of its market area. It is their pledge to the communities they serve, that they will continue to offer the same friendly, efficient service their customers have come to expect and enjoy.

Range Bank

Range Bank has been serving its customers and communities for more than 120 years and currently has more than $215 million in assets.

As an independent community bank we are locally owned and managed and are dedicated to meeting the needs of the families, businesses and municipalities in Marquette, Dickinson and Houghton Counties.

Range Bank would like to be your bank. We offer a full menu of up-to-date financial products and services provided through a network of thirteen convenient branch locations, thirteen ATM's, and free on-line banking with bill-pay.

River Valley State Bank

For nearly 40 years River Valley State Bank has stood for a commitment to provide service standards that were and still are unique in the industry. We have done it by understanding our customer’s needs. That commitment has never changed.

River Valley Bancorporation is a family owned financial services company dedicated to effectively satisfying our customers’ needs. Our commitment is to deliver flexible products through exceptional customer service from a team of highly qualified, motivated professionals of the highest integrity.

Superior National Bank

Superior National Bank & Trust began in 1890, and was considered the "working folks' bank." The same customer orientation that began over a century ago still exists today, and remains one of our greatest strengths.

SNB is the only locally owned and operated bank in the Houghton, Baraga, and Keweenaw Counties of Michigan; so the money deposited here, stays here. We invite you to experience banking where the customer is still the most important part of our business.

Torch Lake Federal Credit Union

Torch Lake Federal Credit Union was originated through the Knights of Columbus
as a cooperative method in giving small loans to local people. It was chartered in 1955. The original founders were Harry Trainer, Louis Koepel, and Peter Pini.Over the years our assets have grown. A new facility was built in 1994 in Lake Linden, Michigan and a North End Branch was opened in Calumet, Michigan in 1997. Torch Lake Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative, therefore we operate solely to meet the needs of our members. Our Board of Directors consists of seven members who are elected annually by the membership at the annual meeting. They are volunteer and establish the policies under which the credit union will operate. The National Credit Union Association governs the overall operations and insures your savings up to $100,000.

Wells Fargo

We are a big company. We’re the largest financial institution headquartered in the western U.S. We span all of North America. Our stock market value exceeds $110 billion. Forbes ranks us as the world’s 26th leading company based on a composite of sales, assets, profits and market value. We’re in the top 20 among all U.S. companies in profits and market value. We’re one of America’s 40 largest private employers, with more than 155,000 team members. We’ll continue to grow—not to become bigger but as a result of getting better.

Regardless of how big we are and how much territory we cover, we share, as one team, certain values that hold us together wherever we are and whatever we do. It doesn’t matter what our responsibilities are, our levels or titles, what businesses we’re part of, or where we live and work. We all should know our vision. We all should know how we contribute to achieving that vision. We all should be passionate about our values and share them with others. We believe everyone on our team is important and deserves respect. We believe everyone contributes to Wells Fargo being known as one of America’s great companies. Next

Subdivision Plats-State of Michigan

This system provides access to digital images, with print capability, of the plats and related documents of land subdivisions in the State of Michigan's plat files. The State of Michigan began maintaining a file of all plats in the state in 1873. A copy of all plats prepared after that date were filed with the State. Beginning in 1909 and completed in 1911, a copy of all plats on file with the 83 county Register of Deeds and recorded prior to 1873 were duplicated and the duplicate copies incorporated into the State's files. This system includes all plats in the State of Michigan beginning with the plats created under the 1821 territorial act for recording town plats

Terra Server

The TerraServer-USA Web site is one of the world's largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States. TerraServer is designed to work with commonly available computer systems and Web browsers over slow speed communications links. The TerraServer name is a play on words, with 'Terra' referring to the 'earth' or 'land' and also to the terabytes of images stored on the site.

Exploring our planet by studying maps and images is a fascinating experience! Not surprisingly, the first place many people visit is their own neighborhood. You also might want to take a look at famous places such as our National Parks or your favorite sports parks. TerraServer is also a valuable resource for researchers who was to study geography, environmental issues or archeological mysteries...there are almost limitless possibilities.

You can easily navigate the enormous amount of information in TerraServer by selecting a location on a map or entering a place name. And now, a new Web service--called TerraServer.NET--enables Web developers to easily integrate TerraServer data into their own applications.

DEQ Water Well Viewer

View maps with water well data

Michigan DOT Road Maps

State highway road maps available as PDF files you can view or download.

Bay Area Home Inspection

Welcome!!! I am Walter Fish Owner of Bay Area Home Inspection, LLC. I have been inspecting homes since 1998 and have been licensed in Wisconsin since 1999 #739-106 (Michigan does not require licensing and has no competency standards). I am extremely thorough and represent my customer with the highest integrity. I realize that a home or building purchase can be a huge investment. It is extremely important that a thorough home inspection be performed to protect your investment. Home Inspectors are not alike even though we are supposed to practice under the same standards. Choosing a home inspector should be your decision or a recommendation from a friend. If you want the best inspector in this area, I am the one. I deliver a computerized report complete with digital pictures and the ability to present you easy to understand comments about the condition of the home. After reviewing my inspection you will feel confident you made the correct choice by calling me. Please call us today or click on my calendar/scheduler and book online now. You can even pay with your Visa or MasterCard for your convenience. See you at the inspection!

Upper Peninsula Home Inspections

We serve the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan!

Services provided:
Home inspections whether you are buying, selling or remodeling

Radon testing using a state of the art radon detection telemonitor

Mold inspections, surface swab and air sampling available

Water testing

We gladly accept check, cash, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express

Every home inspection is done with great care and attention to detail. We inspect your home like it's our home! We leave no stone unturned. Home and mold inspection reports are done using a highly comprehensive and detailed computerized report with color digital pictures.

The Daily Mining Gazette

Serving Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties Since 1858.

WMPL AM 920

"Talk of the Town" sports and talk AM radio station with offices in Hancock.

WLUC-TV6

Weather Forecast-Copper Harbor

Copper Harbor weather forecast

Weather Forecast-Hancock

Hancock weather forecast

Weather Forecast-Calumet

Calumet weather forecast

Western U.P. District Health Department-Site Evaluations

The Site Evaluation is the first step in the process of determining if a parcel of land that does not have municipal wastewater services available can be considered for an on-site septic system. Most raw land evaluations will deal with sewage suitability and water supply. After an application has been made, a sanitarian will evaluate the proposed site to determine if the conditions on the site meet the requirements of the sanitary code. Some of the specific items that are examined during the evaluation are:

Soil type and permeability
Depth to seasonal high water table
Slope
Horizontal separation distance from wells, surface waters, property lines.
Amount of suitable area available
Area hydrogeology
Runoff patterns
Proposed land use
Easements, right-of-ways, & building setbacks
Location of buried utilities and other site improvements
New development site verses repair site