Baraga County approved ARPA funds for the county trail authority and local first responders at last night’s meeting. The Baraga County Trail Authority will receive 20,000 dollars for taking care of administrative tasks on projects. And Baraga Fire, L’Anse Fire and Bay Ambulance will each receive 50,000 dollars for various …
Read More »Keweenaw Natural Areas to Announce Raffle Winners this Weekend
The Keweenaw Natural Areas annual raffle is underway. The yearly raffle gets the community involved in the group’s mission to protect natural lands in the region. Keweenaw Natural Areas (KNA), uses that funds raised from the raffle to support their purchases, and grant writing efforts, such as out by the …
Read More »Houghton County Board to Fund Blighted Building Demolition
The effort to reduce blight in the Copper Country took a step forward yesterday. At yesterday’s meeting, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved $350,000 to pay for the teardown of eight buildings in the Calumet and Laurium area. The buildings are owned by the Houghton County Land Bank, which …
Read More »Hancock City Appeals for Board Members
The City of Hancock is looking for some volunteers for several boards and commissions. New members are needed for…• The Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term ending January 31, 2026. The board meets only when an appeal is filed.• The Board of Review, for a term that ends January …
Read More »Baraga Chamber to Host Reception at Haunted House
The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is offering members of the business community a behind-the-scenes look at the Howl-O-Scream Haunted House this evening. A mixer co-sponsored by Cindy’s Sweets will be open from 5:00 until 7:00 at the home of the Haunted House, Meadowbrook Arena in L’Anse. Wine, soft drinks …
Read More »Houghton Council to Consider Vacating Downtown Sidewalk
The Houghton City Council will consider vacating a sidewalk easement at tonight’s meeting. The easement in question sits just to the west of Swift Hardware on Shelden Avenue. The property it crosses is owned by Julien Properties. That company is pursuing major renovation of the building, and wants the additional …
Read More »Calumet Volleyball Unbeaten Streak Continues – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball yesterday…• Houghton blanked Iron Mountain 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-16).• Hancock cruised past Westwood 3-0.• Calumet shut out Negaunee 3-0 (25-10, 25-10, 25-10). The Copper Kings remain unbeaten in match play this season.• Jeffers stopped L’Anse …
Read More »Fun Times Coming to the Portage Lake District Library this Week, Volunteers Needed for AARP Tax Prep
The Portage Lake District Library will soon have a series of fun events for every one of all ages. Tomorrow from 12 to 1 pm, kids can join the Lego Club, and learn the basic to the famous building blocks. Or even create an out of this world space ship. …
Read More »L’Anse Council Promotes Halloween Activities
With an otherwise quiet agenda last night, members of the L’Anse Village Council encouraged community members to get into the Halloween spirit. The HowL-O-Scream Haunted House opened last weekend. Council member Kerri Sikkila said reviews have been great… We’ve been told that this year’s is one of the best so …
Read More »Poor Artists Sale Booth Application Window Opens
Artist booth applications are available for this year’s Poor Artists Sale. The 46th annual event will be held December 3 at the CLK School gym. It’s sponsored by the Copper Country Community Arts Council, and raises money for the Copper Country Community Arts Center. The Poor Artists Sale is a …
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