Wednesday’s meeting of the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners was a short one, clocking in at just 10 minutes. The group tabled a discussion on the sewage lagoons located at Mount Horace Greeley, although the issue still looms and member Del Rajala says that it needs to be addressed in …

Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is spending nearly $675,000 to fund scrap tire collections across the state, including one site in the Copper Country. Calumet Township will receive $2,150, which is in addition to $50,000 being spent on a UP-wide effort through the Superior Watershed Partnership. …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Edward John LeRue, 51-year-old resident of Baraga MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Ann LeRue and father, Hubert LeRue. Surviving are; “His Person”, Michelle Mae Auge-LeRue, stepson Mark (Ella) …

At the meeting of the whole last week, county department heads were asked to submit their annual list of items needed to improve department efficiently and work progress. Many departments have already submitted their lists to the county’s controller, Elizabeth Bjorn, but she is still waiting for list from just …

A bill just two lines in length threatens to cause some major changes across the Upper Peninsula. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the United States Senate earlier this week unanimously. Given the support for the measure in the upper chamber, it is hard to imagine the House of Representatives will …

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District has opted to complete an Environmental Impact Statement regarding the proposed Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. The process is the most comprehensive review of its kind conducted by the agency. The permit review is only for the changes …

Calumet’s Village Council meeting Tuesday began with a public hearing addressing the final status of the Elm Street infrastructure project. It was carried out with help from the State of Michigan’s Community Development Block Grant program. In total, roughly $1.6 million was spent with the Village of Calumet contributing $144,581. …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Jim Osthoff, 79, of Hancock, passed away on March 14, 2022 at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on April 17, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri and is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Osthoff of Hancock. As Jim …

At the last Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw School District Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Chris Davidson announced two sizable donations, both over $100,000. Stephen Danis’ gift will allow for the purchase of “a plasma cutter and a Wazer waterjet cutter for the Industrial Arts Program.” Additionally, Davidson says it will help Calumet High …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home: Jeffrey Mihelcich 71, passed away on Tueday, March 15, 2022 at the GreenTree Health and Rehab of Hubbell. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family