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The group opposing the placement of a series of wind power turbines in Adams Township has released a series of maps projecting the effect the windmills would have on the skyline. Circle Power’s Scotia Wind Project would place a dozen 575-foot structures on Keweenaw Ridge, west of South Range and …

The Calumet Village Council will consider closing Fifth Street to accommodate the annual Pasty Fest at its meeting tonight. Pasty Fest is set for August 20th. Other agenda items include discussions about electronic waste recycling, the Houghton County Recreation Authority, and a conditional use permit for 201 Fifth Street. Tonight’s …

The sole Democratic candidate for Michigan’s First Congressional District seat has challenged the incumbent Republican to a series of debates. Dr. Bob Lorinser has proposed a series of three televised appearances, to take place before October 1st. In a letter to Representative Jack Bergman, Lorinser said “the honor of running …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. Slow Pitch Softball In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play last evening… • Koppers fell to A and S Industrial/Loukus Tech 11-3, then defeated Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s 20-7. • Sayen’s Auto/Coca Cola v Downtowner Two, then v Auto Pro/Thermoanalytics – no …

South Range is getting ready for another exciting and fun fueled celebration this year. The national holiday will start early at 8 am with the town holding a flag raising ceremony, followed by many family friendly activities. South Range Fourth of July has been celebrating the birth of the united …

Yesterday Keweenaw County Sheriff deputies rescued a individual, after their canoe sunk in Eagle Harbor. At about 2:40 pm, deputies responded to a call about an individual in a canoe appearing too struggle getting back to shore due to stormy conditions, past the bell buoy in Eagle Harbor. A few …

A Negaunee man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash late last night. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department was called out to the intersection of Askel and Tapiola Roads just after 11:00. They found the 49-year-old victim had lost control of his vehicle and crashed. He was taken first to …

Today is the first official celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.  Juneteenth commemorates June 19th, 1865, when Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas, and notified enslaved people there that they had been freed. The holiday had been observed informally since that time. Recently, it was designated an official …

State Representative Greg Markkanen is one of 17 Michigan state house members who are demanding that a criminal investigation be launched based on voting fraud allegations raised in the controversial film 2,000 Mules. The 17 are demanding that the investigation include Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, her staff and …

A Baraga County Sheriff’s Deputy has received a prestigious honor.  Deputy Thomas Randell was recognized as “Outstanding Rookie of the Year” at the Michigan Association of Drunk Drivers Lifesavers Award Luncheon in East Lansing last week. L-R – Baraga County Deputy Thomas Randell, Sheriff Joe Brogan