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Houghton county has passed its latest audit. At yesterday’s monthly meeting, county commissioners heard from Anderson, Tackman,and Company that the books for the 2021 fiscal year looked good. Commissioners renewed contracts with five separate contractors for this year’s remonumentation surveys. About one-third of the county has been surveyed since the …

Both the cities of Houghton and Hancock will consider their 2022-2023 budgets and base millage tax rates at meetings tonight. Houghton will open a public hearing at 5:30 at the City Center. Hancock’s public hearing will begin at 6:00 at City Hall.  Barring any last minute surprises, both boards are …

Patrick Dwyer has been named the new assistant principal and athletic director at Calumet High School. The CLK Board of Education approved the appointment at last night’s meeting. Dwyer has been a teacher and varsity track and field coach in the Hancock School District. He takes over for Sean Jacques, …

Visit Keweenaw has awarded eight grants to help local organizations involved in outdoor recreation projects. The 2022 Destination Development Program Awards are designed to help enhance visitor experiences across Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The recipients will be required to match the grants one-to-one. Awards were presented to: • The Keweenaw …

The Portage Health Foundation has agreed to help fund eight projects through its small grant program. Officials said they received a record number of requests for the grants, which are designed to provide up to $3,000 for projects that will enhance wellness in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties. Grant …

Proposed changes to funding allotments by the U.S. Employment and Training Administration could reduce the number of services provided by Michigan Works!. Putting an end to Michigan’s established service delivery model, which uses local staff to respond quickly to job-seekers needs. The proposed changes likely reduce Michigan Works! staff from …

CLK Elementary is recognized once again named as a national showcase school by capturing kids hearts. This is the second year in a row that CLK Elementary has been recognized, and they join 378 other schools across the country being recognized this year. Capturing Kids Hearts selects schools as a …

The Finlandia Alumni Board will host its fourth annual Giving Day today.  Money raised will provide $250 grants to help students pay for textbooks.  Donations can be made online here , or by mail. Checks should be made payable to Finlandia University, labeled for Giving Day and mailed to: Finlandia …

Baraga County will help the Baraga County Road Commission purchase a new loader. At last night’s meeting county commissioners allocated $290,000 to assist with the purchase. Money will come from American Rescue Plan Act allocations. Road Commission engineer Doug Mills said the loader is badly needed… The last one we …

The Village of L’Anse has a new budget. At last night’s meeting, council members approved the plan. Village Manager Bob LaFave reported that it represents a slight increase over last year. He also noted that some flexibility may be needed, as prices for fuel, goods and services are rising. The …