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High School Carter Crouch and Jamie Hendrickson have earned top athletic honors for the 2019-2020 season at Lake Linden-Hubbell High School. Carter is the son of Andy and Beth Crouch.  He is graduating with a 3.46 GPA.  During his high school athletic career he earned 12 varsity letters, the maximum …

It looks like we’ll be “Staying Home and Staying Safe” at least through June 12th. Earlier this afternoon, Governor Whitmer extended her “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive order through June 12th, unless she pulls it back before then. In her address, she said while COVID-19 cases are clearly declining, we’re …

COVID-19 Claims another Copper Country Celebration. The Village of Lake Linden, along with the Lake Linden Volunteer Fire Department, has also issued a press release today, stating their Independence Day Celebration has been cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty of State requirements for putting on an …

The Chassell Lions Club has just issued a press release, announcing the cancellation of 2020’s Copper Country Strawberry Festival, due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lois Berg has stated plans for a virtual celebration are underway. When plans are finalized, Keweenaw Report, will announce them. 

A few quick reminders- The pharmacies at Aspirus Houghton and Laurium will be closed on Memorial Day, and will reopen Tuesday. Check out Calumet’s Class of 2020 Honorary Parade tonight. It starts at the Calumet Colosseum at 6pm. And remember to take a minute this weekend, to remember those who …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has released the latest numbers for fatalities and seriously injured motorists. This past week, 12 people died on Michigan roads, for a year to date total of 247. 84 people were seriously injured while on Michigan roads for a year to date total of  1,206. This …

Due to some restrictions of the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order being loosened, the Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 will be holding their Memorial Day Celebration. A link to their Facebook page, with activities listed, is here. 

Make sure you enjoy the holiday weekend, because when it’s over, more road construction comes to Houghton County. Dan Winegarten, MDOT Spokesman. The project is expected to finish in mid-July, and traffic regulators will manage single lane closures. It’s also coming to Negaunee. This project is expected to wrap up …

Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced  former priest Gary Allen Jacobs has been bound over to circuit court for trial,  with 11 criminal sexual conduct charges. The offenses allegedly took place during the 80’s, when Jacobs was a priest in the Marquette Diocese. Following testimony from 5 victims, Jacobs will …

With the City of Midland underwater, due to dams breaching, Keweenaw Report spoke with Jeff Hubbard, Baraga County Emergency Manager, to get an update on Prickett Dam, south of Pelkie. Earlier this week, the City of Midland, northwest of Saginaw, became flooded, when two dams breached after heavy rainfall. The …