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Christopher Davidson will continue to serve as superintendent of the CLK School District. At its meeting this week, the CLK board extended Davidson’s contract by a year.  The board accepted the retirement notices of fourth grade teacher Deborah Butler, eighth grade history teacher Cynthia Twardzik, and special education aide Catherine …

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center in Marquette is looking for examples of public art projects designed by the late artist Mary Wright. The center is planning a retrospective exhibition of her works, beginning April 15th. Exhibits will be returned to the owners when the retrospective closes. Wright’s community-wide art projects …

Isolated in the middle of Lake Superior stands numerous off shore light houses rising out of the water. The Rock of Ages lighthouse, only three miles away from Isle Royale, finished constriction in 1908. This isolated light, and others like it, often help ships navigate the most treacherous areas of …

Gundlach Champion Incorporated joins a special group of upper peninsula businesses serving their communities. In 1898, Herman Gundlach Senior signed partnership papers, officially forming his company. Gundlach senior’s pride in the company continued through his son, who took over the business in 1945. Current company President, Stan Kaczmarek, says 125 …

It will cost a bit more to set up at the Hancock campground this summer. At last night’s meeting, the city council approved raising the price of using waterfront sites, and those with water or electric hook-ups, to $30 per day. Other improved sites will cost $25. The cost to …

A planned community rally to protest Walmart’s attempt to get a property tax rollback for its Houghton store drew a small crowd yesterday. At the designated start time of 2:00, only a handful of residents appeared. A few late arrivals grew the total to about 10. Hancock resident Glenn Anderson …

Students from across the region will take part in the revived Western U.P. STEM Festival today. Formerly known as the Western U.P. Science Fair, the event will take place at Michigan Tech’s Memorial Union Building.  The festival offers hands-on activities for K-8th grade students, their families, and the public. Nearly …

Today is Saint Urho’s Day. The tongue-in-cheek holiday was reportedly created in 1956 by Finnish-American Richard Mattson, of Virginia, Minnesota. Mattson was asked by a co-worker why the Finns didn’t have a headline saint, similar to the Irish Saint Patrick. Mattson made up a story about the mythical Saint Urho, …

Finlanida Foundation was founded in 1953 with the goal of connecting Finnish Americans across the country. 70 years later, the foundation is the largest supporter of Finnish cultural identity in the united states. And provides scholarships and grants to support those efforts, as well as through live and online cultural …

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Chief Judge William “Bill” Jondreau has passed away at the age of 55. Yesterday KBIC Tribal Council President, Doreen Blaker, announced that Judge Jondreau died this past Monday. Throughout his career, Jondreau served the Keweenaw bay Indian community in many capacities, and was heavily involved in …