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The L’Anse village council made quick work of a brief agenda last night. Village president Ron Ervast called attention to two upcoming used oil events being hosted by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. The events are open to all Baraga County residents, at no charge. They will be held at …

Eric Koskinen and his Top Shelf Band will reopen the Calumet Theater on July 3rd. The show was originally scheduled for this past March, to kick off the theaters 120th Season, but had to be rescheduled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In guidance with strict COVID-19 protocols, a limited number …

It’s time for students of the Hancock School District to start turning in their Chromebooks. This, from an email sent to parents, by Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin. There are a couple ways to do so. Within the next two weeks, Chromebooks can be dropped off during meal pick up on …

The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office has a brand new 2020 Chevrolet 2500 pickup, thanks to the Operation Stonegarden grant program, through the Department of Homeland Security. Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala. To be considered, entities must be state, local or tribal law enforcement agencies that are located along the U.S. …

In a press release sent this morning, UP Health System Portage has announced they will begin  allowing visitors on a limited basis effective immediately. Lower than expected volume of COVID-19 cases in the region, factored in the decision. The new restrictions will allow most patients to have one visitor or …

Back in April of 2018, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, issued an advisory, urging the community to stay clear of a 1,000 foot section of M-26 near the C & H Mineral Building in Hubbell. The advisory has now been lifted. The advisory was originally issued, due to physical …

Michigan’s DNR and the Michigan National Guard’s 1432nd Engineering Company, have teamed up to perform maintenance  and upgrades to the infrastructure of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County, through June 10th. The Army National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training, combines military skills and community resources, which produces mission ready …

Protesters met again on the Houghton-Hancock Bridge this past Saturday, for another march for equality. Here’s what brought one of the protesters out. A protester who grew up in Minneapolis also chimed in. Police Brutality also brought people out. The Houghton Police Department was on hand, to ensure everyone’s safety. …

Governor Whitmer called on the federal government to increase testing throughout the country in a press conference earlier this morning. She also signed an executive order, moving the UP into Phase 5. She also reminded Michiganders that now is not the time to let up on safety measures. 

Have you ever been to a high school graduation ceremony, which featured golf carts? If not, Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools has you covered. They’ll host their ceremony on tomorrow, at 10am. The Calumet Golf Course donated the carts, and the ceremony will feature speeches by the valedictorian and salutatorian. …