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Manager Dianne St. Amour at the AmericInn knew immediately that her facility would be needed as flames danced into the night sky over Calumet late Friday night. She got in contact with Pigs-N-Heat and the American Red Cross to work out lodging arrangements for those living at the affected buildings. …

The L’Anse Village Council approved its 2021-2022 budget last night. The fiscal plan includes $1.4 million in the general fund budget, plus an additional $635,000 for street maintenance. Village manager Bob LaFave said the figures represented little change from the current fiscal year budget. The Council also approved the latest …

Calumet’s Village Council held an emergency session Monday evening to provide an update on the Fifth Street fire. Public comment was surprisingly limited, as no one who lived at the affected properties was present. The theatre ballroom had several dozen attendees, including representatives of the Keweenaw National Historical Park [Initially …

The response to the Fifth Street fire was marked by fortuitous breaks early, and remarkable creativity as conditions worsened. Director of the Hancock Salvation Army Center Peter Mackin says, by coincidence, he was nearby as the fire broke out around 10:45 PM Friday, allowing him to be on scene and …

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 5th, from noon to 3:00 PM, when the Copper Range Historical Museum will host its Annual Open House. The event kicks off the summer season, which runs through August. Board President Jean Pemberton talks about the pandemic affected schedule. This summer, we will be …

Calumet High School standout Dean Loukus has been named Michigan’s “Mr. Hockey” for 2021. Loukus was selected from this year’s Dream Team members as the top player in the state by the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association.  Calumet coach Dan Giachino says Loukus is the first winner from the …

Hancock Central High School celebrated its honor students Wednesday, May 19th. Principal Chris Salani was master of ceremonies and presided over the auditorium with great news. Twenty-nine seniors were awarded scholarships at the event totaling over $109,000. That does not include the “Hancock Promise” award offered in conjunction with Finlandia …

High School On the high school baseball schedule today… • Jeffers plays at Houghton. Coverage begins at 3:40 on KBear 102 and KBear102.com. • Calumet welcomes Iron Mountain. • The Lake Linden-Hubbell game at L’Anse has been rescheduled to Wednesday. Wednesday’s Lakes game against Jeffers has been canceled. On the …

In a follow up to news first noted by Keweenaw Report, arson is suspected in the Calumet fire. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to avoid where the blaze broke out on Fifth Street Friday night. The area has been taped off and anyone found trespassing on the …

High School In high school baseball yesterday… • At the WestPAC baseball tournament, Houghton won its opening game against Negaunee, 6-0. Kade Farrell threw a no-hitter for the Gremlins. He walked just one batter. Houghton lost 16-1 to Iron Mountain in the championship game. • At the WestPAC softball tournament, …