The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has stepped up its surveillance and information efforts in the wake of the Upper Peninsula’s first case of chronic wasting disease being confirmed Oct. 18 from Dickinson County’s Waucedah Township. A 4-year-old doe killed in September on a deer damage shooting permit tested positive …
Read More »Lakes, Kings Win Volleyball Districts – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In the district finals of the high school volleyball tournament last night… – Division Four District 98, Lake Linden-Hubbell swept L’Anse 3-0 (26-24, 27-25, 25-21) to win the district title. The Lakes move on to the regional semifinals Tuesday at …
Read More »Winter Parking Rules Now In Effect
With the start of November comes the beginning of winter parking. Winter parking regulations are now in effect and area police departments are reminding motorists to not park on the street overnight. “Winter parking is coming up November 1st through April 30th. You need to be aware at 2:00am to …
Read More »KBIC Primary Elections Saturday
As the election season closes in on the final days, voters in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community will be the first to cast ballots at the polls. The KBIC Primary Election is being held this Saturday. Registered voters in the L’Anse District will vote at the Zeba Hall. Registered voters …
Read More »Marijuana Legalization, Redistricting, & Voting Rules All On Statewide Ballot
Voters throughout the state of Michigan will determine the fate of three ballot proposals. Known simply as Proposals 1, 2, and 3, a great deal of money has been spent by both sides to convince you of which way to vote. Proposal 1 deals with the legalization of the possession, …
Read More »Should Calumet Dissolve? Voters Will Decide Tuesday
What will Calumet Village look like after this election and will it even exist? Two recall elections are taking place for Village President Dave Geisler and for trustee Virginia Dwyer, and a proposal to dissolve the village entirely are on the ballot November 6th. Since dissolution also requires a majority …
Read More »Lakes, Hornets, Kings and Gremlins Advance to Volleyball Finals – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In the district semifinals of the high school volleyball tournament last night… – Division Four District 98, Lake Linden-Hubbell swept Baraga 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, and 25-19). L’Anse blanked Chassell 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-14). Haley Nankervis had 18 digs, 14 service …
Read More »Quincy Mine Hoist Tourist Season Comes To A Close
Another tourist season has come to a close for the Quincy Mine and this year’s presentation is being called a success after implementing the theatrics of Michigan Tech’s Theater Company. Tom Wright of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association said, “It’s getting bigger and better every single year—more effects, more ghouls, …
Read More »41 North Film Festival Opens Tomorrow
The 41 North Film Festival opens Thursday for its four-day run at Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center. The festival features more than 20 films, along with filmmakers, special events and music. Now in its 14th year, the 41 North Film Festival brings award-winning independent films, and some of the fascinating individuals …
Read More »New Recovery Project Seeks To Help Flood Victims
If you still need help recovering from the June flood, assistance is available. The Flood Recovery Project – Copper Country, created in October, will assist Copper Country residents facing long term effects from June 2018 flooding, also locally known as the Father’s Day Flood. Marci Vivian and Dennis Leopold will …
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