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The Village of Laurium held two public hearings last night as part of its application to get some federal money. The village is asking for a $19,800 Rural Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help purchase a new police car. The village would add another $16,000 to …

Calumet will allow marijuana businesses to operate within the village limits. The village council passed an ordinance last night to open up sale and distribution for personal use under Michigan law. Permits will be needed. The completed ordinance will be posted soon, and we’ll do a follow-up story.  The village …

There’s another million dollars in flood relief headed to Houghton County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing $1,057,908 to the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy to pay to remove debris that was washed into waterways during the Father’s Day Flood in June, 2018. That money will …

The Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Board of Education has taken the first step toward realizing the improvements voters authorized in August. At its meeting Monday, board members unanimously approved the bond authorizing resolution, which will allow the district to begin moving forward with bond-related projects. Superintendent Christina Norland told us several …

The latest U.P. Honor Flight is scheduled to take 85 veterans to Washington D.C. this morning. The group includes three from World War Two, 13 from the Korean conflict, and 69 from the Viet Nam campaign. The Honor Flight will deliver the veterans to the nation’s capital, give them a …

A group of financial aid experts from the Michigan State Treasury Department will stop at Michigan Tech this morning. Michigan Student Aid Outreach team member Steve Bo says the goal is to help students find and take advantage of financial aid programs offered by the state. They’ll be set up …

The Portage Health Auxiliary is accepting applications for its fall grant process. Non-profit groups in Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, and Ontonagon counties are eligible. Selection is based on the auxiliary’s mission of improving the health and well-being of youth and the elderly. Application forms are available at the Guilded Rose gift …

The battle against lampreys moves to two more locations today. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service crews will assess the Trap Rock River and Hungarian Creek. Young lamprey live in the sand and silt at the bottom of Great Lakes tributaries for several years between the time they hatch, and the …

Fall color is developing rapidly, with peak season expected to begin as early as this weekend. The Houghton and Keweenaw County Road Commissions have contributed their “must-see” fall drives to a statewide list compiled by the County Road Association of Michigan. Houghton County included Covered Drive Road, Freda Road, and …

The Calumet Theatre board of directors is expected to get an infusion of new blood tonight. A recent spate of resignations has prompted the Calumet Theatre Company to call a special meeting to fill the slots. There is no shortage of candidates. The ballot includes David Crowley, Justin Cygan, Mark …