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Some will wait until the last minute to pick out holiday gifts, others have been planning throughout the year. But most people will begin getting ready for the winter gift-giving season in November. The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce will bring back small business Saturday to the copper country. Throughout the …

Houghton County Judge Britney Bulleit hopes to appoint a new county prosecutor in the coming weeks. Judge Bulliet updated the county commission and asked for an action item regarding the prosecutor’s office to be tabled. “And I’d ask that any ruling or motion by the board be tabled, until after …

The city of Hancock will seek resident input on whether the city should acquire three Finlandia buildings. Mannerheim, Nikander, and Wargelin halls each do not have a lien holder. If the state receiver’s motion to abandon the remaining properties receives approval from the court, the buildings would revert to the …

BHK Child Development has received a large grant from the state that will continue to support after-school and summer programming. BHK has received the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant from the Michigan Department of Education. The grant will award the group 1.5 million dollars over five …

SEMCO Energy gas company warns that scammers are stepping up their tactics to fool customers. The natural gas company has been contacted by several customers in recent weeks informing the company that an unknown scammer has been misrepresenting SEMCO Energy while showing up at customers’ doors. The scammers are asking …

The Houghton County Commission will consider supporting a multi-county commission focused on expanding off-road recreation. Houghton County will consider its support of the formation of a new Snowbelt transit commission between Gogebic and Ontonagon counties. The commission will look to acquire abandoned railroad grades north of the Wisconsin – Michigan …

During October it isn’t hard to find a pink ribbon promoting breast cancer awareness. Next Tuesday, UPHS Portage will host the hospital’s Breast Cancer Awareness dinner. The event will include a presentation from UPHS Portage Oncologist Doctor Charles Goodwin. Who will share information about the importance of early detection, regular …

The Village of L’Anse is one stop closer to having a new home for its farm market.  Last night, the village council selected Wuebben Construction to build the new facility, which will be located at Meadowbrook Field. Wuebben’s bid came in at $97,245. A state grant will cover $75,000, and …

The city of Hancock reports that Hancock Street will reduce to a single lane, ending on Friday. Hancock Street will reduce to one lane between Scott and Dakota streets. The city will close one lane for some water system work taking place near the Keweenaw Co-Op’s renovations. Please contact the …

Kaleidoscope Keweenaw helps parents and kids have a safe place to learn and spend time after school, while parents are working. The local nonprofit organization has already started many of its after-school clubs for the year, at both its Hancock and L’Anse locations. The group offers a variety of clubs …