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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 …

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 …

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 …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school softball today… – Houghton plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell. Our pregame coverage will begin around 3:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. – Calumet entertains Gogebic. – Jeffers visits Baraga. – L’Anse plays at Hancock. In high school golf, …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers collected just three hits in a 7-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners last night. Detroit starter Mike Fiers struggled, giving up three runs over the first five innings. He left the game after walking the leadoff better in …

Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school softball yesterday… – Lake Linden-Hubbell v Hancock – not reported. In high school baseball yesterday… – Jeffers swept Hancock 18-0 and 16-0. Justin Heinonen pitched a complete game shutout in the opening game, giving up just four hits, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …