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After considerable discussion at a public hearing last evening, the Houghton City Council abandoned an easement it had controlled over the property at 326 Shelden Avenue downtown. The sidewalk there connects Shelden Avenue with the big parking deck, immediately to the west of Swift Hardware. Although some residents noted the …

Despite lower than average rainfall last month, the water level in Lake Superior held steady compared to August. The latest report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District shows that rainfall in the Lake Superior region was nearly 25 percent below normal in September. Still, the water level …

The C-L-K Board of Education is looking forward to spring. At its October meeting, board members set the date for the district’s 2023 Baccalaureate service for May 25. Commencement ceremonies will take place May 26 for Calumet High School, and June 1 for Horizons High School. The board also authorized …

Baraga County approved ARPA funds for  the county trail authority and local first responders at last night’s meeting. The Baraga County Trail Authority will receive 20,000 dollars for taking care of administrative tasks on projects. And Baraga Fire, L’Anse Fire and Bay Ambulance will each receive 50,000 dollars for various …

The Keweenaw Natural Areas annual raffle is underway. The yearly raffle gets the community involved in the group’s mission to protect natural lands in the region. Keweenaw Natural Areas (KNA), uses that funds raised from the raffle to support their purchases, and grant writing efforts, such as out by the …

The effort to reduce blight in the Copper Country took a step forward yesterday. At yesterday’s meeting, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved $350,000 to pay for the teardown of eight buildings in the Calumet and Laurium area. The buildings are owned by the Houghton County Land Bank, which …

The City of Hancock is looking for some volunteers for several boards and commissions. New members are needed for…• The Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term ending January 31, 2026. The board meets only when an appeal is filed.• The Board of Review, for a term that ends January …

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is offering members of the business community a behind-the-scenes look at the Howl-O-Scream Haunted House this evening. A mixer co-sponsored by Cindy’s Sweets will be open from 5:00 until 7:00 at the home of the Haunted House, Meadowbrook Arena in L’Anse. Wine, soft drinks …

The Houghton City Council will consider vacating a sidewalk easement at tonight’s meeting. The easement in question sits just to the west of Swift Hardware on Shelden Avenue. The property it crosses is owned by Julien Properties. That company is pursuing major renovation of the building, and wants the additional …

The Portage Lake District Library will soon have a series of fun events for every one of all ages. Tomorrow from 12 to 1 pm, kids can join the Lego Club, and learn the basic to the famous building blocks. Or even create an out of this world space ship. …