As received from the Adams Township Public Works Department: Due to a drop in pressure in the Adams Township water supply (Atlantic Mine only), bacterialcontamination may have occurred in the water system. Bacteria are generally not harmful andare common throughout our environment. Corrective measures are currently being undertakento correct the …
Read More »KBIC Land Settlement Act Wins Senate Committee Approval
A federal bill that would compensate the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for land illegally taken from it a century ago has advanced in the United States Senate. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023 was passed without discussion last week by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, as part …
Read More »Hancock Planning Commission Wrap: Members Updated on Progress with the Master Plan
Hancock’s master plan analysis with Progressive Engineers and Architects is nearly finished. Last night the planning commission met with officials from Progressive Engineers and architects to review their findings so far from the April and May master plan public input sessions. James Killborn, an associate planner with the urban planning …
Read More »L’Anse Designates ORV Trail Section
The Village of L’Anse has officially recognized a section of ORV trail that has been frequently used for some time. The stretch runs along US-41, from east of the Hilltop Restaurant to the west edge of the village limits, with a spur down the old rail grade to the bridge …
Read More »Skubal Strong as Tigers Dump Giants – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB Tarik Skubal turned in five strong innings, as the Tigers stopped the Giants 5-1 yesterday. Skubal allowed just two hits and struck out nine, and earned his first win since undergoing major surgery a year ago. Riley Greene had three …
Read More »Copperwood, White Pine North Mines Get Cash Boost
Two proposed western Upper Peninsula copper mines have moved a step closer to reality. Highland Copper company has sold two-thirds interest in its White Pine North project to Kinterra Copper USA for $30 million cash. Highland officials say they’ll be able to use that money to push forward their Copperwood …
Read More »Three Houghton County Men Arrested on Child Sex Charges
Three Houghton County men face child sex charges, following an investigation led by local sheriff’s departments. In a media release Monday afternoon, Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saarinen identified the three as: • 38-year-old Peter Hallesy, of Kearsarge, • 47-year-old Juan Marin, of Hancock, and • 36-year-old Trenton Kyllonen, of Lake …
Read More »Blood Donations a Critical Need in the Region
Throughout the year, but especially during the summer, hospitals supply of blood tends to run low. Right now the Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center says that there is a critical need for blood donations throughout the U-P. The regional blood center helps supply blood for transfusions to 13 local hospitals …
Read More »Butterfly Release Raises Funds for the Hospice Promise Foundation to Help Support Hospice Patients Financially
Struggling with finances around the nd of life can be common. Finding support for those near the end of life can also be difficult to find. Locally, the UP Health Systems Home Care and Hospice group odes their best to support individuals who experience financial difficulties while helping to provide …
Read More »Hancock Planning Commission Preview: Consider Supporting New Power Tour’s Grant Application
Hancock’s planning commission will consider a letter of support for a local non profit’s grant application with the Department of Energy. Tonight’s sole action item for the planning commission includes supporting New Power Tour’s effort in applying for a grant with the Department of Energy. New Power Tour is a …
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