The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Department is hosting its fourth annual Public Safety Day this Saturday afternoon in Mohawk. Other agencies will be involved, including fire departments and ambulance crews. Sheriff Curt Pennala says there will be plenty of activities for the kids, important in uniting a community and those who …
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Friday that Houghton has been certified as a Redevelopment Ready Community. To gain the recognition the city had to complete an update to its Master Plan and make changes to the zoning code, review its internal processes, adopt new council and commission procedures, enhance …
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A familiar team from Lansing drank from the Julius T. Nachazel Cup Sunday evening, following two days of competition at the Hancock Driving Park. The 63rd International Frisbee Tournament consisted of 12 teams, with a local squad coming within points of playing for the championship. Hancock’s Shottle Bop crew ended …
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Gail Ploe of the 906 FACE Project talks about a recent community survey on narcotic addiction. Over 50% of respondents (460+ in total) say they know someone who died from an overdose. A new nonprofit named The Guardians of the Keweenaw Ridge has formed in response to the proposed wind …
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Sweet is the head that wears the crown. An overflow crowd lined the pavilion at Centennial Park in Chassell for the Strawberry Festival Queen competition Friday night. Thirteen contestants vied for the honor in the culmination of a week’s worth of effort. Sixty percent of the judges’ score came from …
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Twilight League Garnet Garage won the annual Leo Durocher Memorial Baseball Tournament yesterday, routing the Channing Railroaders 20-1 in the championship game. Garnet reached the final by edging Houghton Building Supply-Stanton 10-9 in one semifinal. Channing got past Mohawk Technology 15-14 in the other semifinal. Slow Pitch Softball In Copper …
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Little League Portage Lake won the District 11 Little League Major Division title Saturday, with a 9-0 victory over Negaunee. The Portage Lake team did not allow a run in any of its tournament games, and advances to the state championship beginning Saturday in Grosse Pointe Farms. Twilight League Results …
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Twilight League The annual Leo Durocher Memorial Tournament continues at the Stanton field. Last night, Northern Driveline edged Houghton Building Supply-Stanton 6-5. Preliminary games continue today… • Garnet Garage faces the Channing Railroaders at 11:00. • Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker takes on the Tri-City North Stars at 1:30. • REL-Mohawk Technology …
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The Stanton Township Board of Trustees is tasked with replacing John Mattila as supervisor after he resigned at a meeting earlier this week. A controversial wind farm proposal has heated up in recent months, but Mattila said that was not a factor in his decision. I want to let you …
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Pristine wetlands, hundreds of birds and mammals, and a trail that connects two towns. Snowmobile trail #15 cuts straight through the Sturgeon River Sloughs Wildlife Area, and connects visitors from Chassell to Baraga. But one bridge stands in the way of the trail reopening. In 2019 following some flooding, the …
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