Candidates from throughout the state will be taking part in the Upper Peninsula Conservative Political Action Conference of Michigan. The event will be held June 8th and 9th at the Highland Golf Club in Escanaba. The theme is “Our Constitution; Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”. Participants include Congressman Jack Bergman, State …
Read More »Chassell Schools Look To Bring Back Pre-Kindergarten Program
Pre-kindergartners in the Chassell School District will soon be getting a jump start on education. Plans are in the works that would start a preschool program in the fall, replacing the Head Start program that has been absent from the school for several years. Currently it’s a K-12 school, however …
Read More »Road Work In Baraga County Begins
A road project begins today in Baraga County near L’Anse and Covington. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $3 million to resurface a total of nearly 16 miles of US-41 from M-28 to Mead Road and US-141 from the Iron County line 4.5 miles north. The project also …
Read More »L’Anse Spring Cleanup Begins
The Village of L’Anse Spring Cleanup will be held this week through Friday. The cost is $20.00 per pickup load. Payment should be made in advance at the Village Office. Dumpsters will be open Monday from noon until 8:00 pm, tomorrow through Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and …
Read More »Keweenaw Pulse T-Shirt Sale Supports Domestic Violence Victims Shelter
The Keweenaw Roller Girls are going to help raise money for victims of domestic violence doing what they do best–skating. The roller derby team will skate nine miles on May 26th from Esrey Park along M-26 to Copper Harbor as part of the Keweenaw Path fundraiser for the Barbara Kettle …
Read More »Hancock Schools Seeking Sinking Fund Millage
While Hancock Public Schools continues to place student safety as a top priority, one area of concern that will need future attention is the maintenance of existing building systems. The district is seeking a millage for the sinking school fund that would be applied to building repairs and efficiency upgrades. …
Read More »Most Local Road Weight Restrictions Being Lifted Monday
Spring weight restrictions will be modified to allow normal legal loads on paved roads, and most gravel roads in Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw County roads on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Some roads will remain restricted, please contact your local road commission if you have further questions. In …
Read More »Repairs To Be Done On Quincy Tram
The Quincy Mine Hoist Association is receiving a $200,000 loan from the USDA to repair the railroad tram. The funds are part of the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program, which had its budget increased in the 2018 Omnibus bill from $200 million to $2.8 billion. $2,3 million has been invested …
Read More »Same Two Wolves On Isle Royale
Researchers from Michigan Technological University have released the annual Winter Study report detailing updates on the ecology of Isle Royale National Park. For the third year in a row, the Isle Royale wolf population remains a mere two, while the moose population continues to stay above the historic average. Without the pressure …
Read More »Recall Petition Filed Against Calumet Village Trustee
A recall petition is underway for Calumet Village trustee Virginia Dwyer. The language for the petition was filed Thursday with the Houghton County Clerk’s office by Calumet resident Barbara Yannatta. The basis for the recall is that Dwyer voted against a motion to pass an ordinance to opt-in to the …
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