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Longtime L’Anse Village Fire Chief Mike Bianco is retiring. Bianco told the village council last night that he’ll step down at the end of the year. He said there’s new leadership ready to take over. I think it’s time for the newer guys. I know we’ve got a couple on …

High School Houghton Alpine skier Reed Heathman won a Division Two individual championship yesterday. At the state meet at Schuss Mountain, Heathman took first place in the men’s giant slalom, edging out runner-up Connor Truman from Harbor Springs by a third of a second. Eli Heathman finished 12th in the …

Houghton Community Broadcasting General Manager Jeff Harju and Josh Mortti gave a presentation about plans for Dam Jam this summer at Friday’s Calumet Township Board of Trustees meeting. After a two-year hiatus, the duo felt it important to remind members about what they should expect from the event. Camping is …

Deedra Irwin secured the best American finish in the biathlon in OIympic history earlier this month, and she says her time at Michigan Tech as a varsity cross country runner, Nordic skier, and track and field athlete positioned her well for success at the world’s preeminent competition level. I learned …

The Village of Laurium held a special session of its council to pass a budget for the new fiscal year, beginning on March 1st. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM but didn’t officially get gaveled in until 6:17 when a quorum was reached. After a 15-minute public comment session …

Canal Run is teaming up with Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly for their 40th anniversary. The venerable charity will be the recipient of any excess proceeds generated by the race this summer. Last year, the Canal Run committee switched models to benefit only one organization at a time. …

How will the City of Houghton pay to demolish its aging parking deck? And what could potentially take its place. Manager Eric Waara talks about the public engagement process to chart the future of the valuable property. UP Health System – Portage is once again the title sponsor of this …

High School The girls basketball tournament opens tonight• In Division Four District 98 quarterfinals…  – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City plays at Chassell.  – Jeffers tips off at Lake Linden-Hubbell.  – L’Anse and Baraga have opening-round byes.  • In Division Four District 97 quarterfinals, with both games played at Ontonagon…  – Bessemer …

High School Calumet won its third straight regional hockey championship Saturday, shading Houghton 3-2 in overtime. The Copper Kings took a 1-0 lead on an Ayden Williams power play goal late in the second period. The Gremlins responded with tallies by Camden Markham and Jace Deforge to take the lead …

A residence in the 25000 block of Maple Street in Calumet Township went up in flames Saturday evening. Responding to the blaze was Calumet Township Fire and Rescue, along with Michigan State Police, Houghton County Sheriff and Laurium Police Department personnel. No cause is known at this time, but neighbors …