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Keweenaw Wild Ones stresses importance of native plants

Plant this, don’t plant that! Sigrid Resh from Michigan Tech and the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) will be giving a presentation on the subject tomorrow evening. The virtual talk is being sponsored by Keweenaw Wild Ones. Marcia Goodrich says that unfortunately some of the area’s most popular plantings …

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Ring of Silence showing tonight

A film about human trafficking, and what it can look like in Michigan, is screening at Hancock Central High School tonight. A reception will start at 5:30 for Ring of Silence and the movie begins at 6:15. Keweenaw Report spoke with Iron River Police Chief Curt Herrington. He says that …

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Hancock deliberates on zoning ordinance

The finish line is in sight for Hancock’s Planning Commission. Members, along with city staff, have been working on overhauling the zoning ordinance that governs future development for more than 12 months. The last time the document was modified was the 1970’s, nearly 50 years ago. Kim Littleton of OHM …

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South Range hosting Valentine’s Dance

Cupid will have to restock his quiver. Valentine’s Day is coming to South Range on the 19th thanks to the village’s Fourth of July Committee. It’s hosting a dance at the VFW Hall, filled with music from the Slick Nickel Band and financial prizes, according to President Mike Renier. We’ll …

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Houghton Girls Dump Marquette – Tuesday Sports Wrap

High School In girls high school basketball last night… • Houghton defeated Marquette 64-48. Paige Sleeman and Annika Peterson each scored 18 points, and Meghan Trewhella added 13 points with six assists. Stella Wickstrom grabbed 16 rebounds. • Hancock dispatched West Iron County 39-30. • Jeffers got past Lake Linden-Hubbell …

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Bridge work pushed off until this week

New signs have gone up warning of upcoming work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Originally scheduled for last week, closures are now expected to happen tonight and early Friday. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the span will be closed entirely to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic intermittently between …

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Adams Township Board to meet on zoning ordinance

The Adams Township Board of Trustees will be focusing on a proposed zoning ordinance at tonight’s meeting, which begins at the town hall at 6:00. A public hearing on the matter was held last Tuesday and the planning commission approved the document later in the week. The ordinance has had …

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Copper Country Today 02-06-22

Circle Power Vice President Chris Moore makes the case for the Scotia Wind Farm in Adams Township. Guardians of the Keweenaw Ridge provide the opposite viewpoint on the Scotia Wind Farm. Secretary James Mihelcic says there are a lot of reasons for Adams Township to reject the proposed project.

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UPDATE: ICE BOWLING and SPEED SKATING results. Coronation video. Tech crowns royalty; special events results

The title of Royal Majesty was up for grabs inside the Rozsa Center Saturday night. The coronation ceremony began at 7:00 and highlighted “students for their excellence within the community and on campus.” Eight candidates vied for the crown. Abbie Bethune took home the Queen title. First runner up was …

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Finlandia Women’s Hoops Falls to Christopher Newport – Monday Sports Wrap

High School In girls high school basketball tonight… • Houghton travels to Marquette. • Hancock journeys to West Iron County. • Jeffers tips off at Lake Linden-Hubbell. • Chassell visits Dollar Bay-Tamarack City. • Baraga plays at North Dickinson. • Ewen-Trout Creek heads south to Northland Pines. In boys hoops …

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