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With many Halloween celebrations canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, local organizations are developing substitutes. The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Scarecrow Contest encourages Houghton and Keweenaw County residents to create scarecrows, and display them in front of their homes or businesses. Once the scarecrow is in place, take a photo, …

The Baraga County Commission opened its monthly meeting on Tuesday with a moment of silence for longtime road commissioner Roy Koski. Koski passed away October 1st, at age 90. His 39 years on the Baraga Road Commission stands as one of the longest terms of service in state history. At …

Today’s mobile food bank distribution in Houghton will take place as scheduled, even though Feeding America West Michigan will no longer be involved. What’s happened is not clear. Keweenaw Report received a fax from the Community Action Agency yesterday that said, “Feeding America will no longer be bringing their mobile …

The Houghton County Board opened its monthly meeting on Tuesday with a moment of silence, to remember former commissioner Dennis Barrette. Barrette passed away October 2nd, at age 79. He also served as superintendent of the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City school district, and in a number of other public roles. Board …

Houghton has updated its downtown zoning, although actual changes are minimal. A new downtown zoning overlay ordinance passed by the city council last night brings the city into compliance with Michigan Economic Development Corporation requirements, to facilitate future applications for grant money. City Manager Eric Waara reported that the Downtown …

High School In high school volleyball last night, Chassell v Jeffers – no report. On the volleyball schedule tonight…• Calumet entertains Westwood.• Hancock travels to Ishpeming.• Houghton journeys to Marquette.• Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Baraga.• Jeffers visits Bessemer.• Ewen-Trout Creek plays at Watersmeet• Ontonagon hosts Wakefield-Marenisco. In high school cross …

The Portage Health Foundation is taking applications from qualified non-profits for their Giving Tuesday matching donation program. This year, Giving Tuesday will be December 1st – right after the big Christmas spending days… “We try to put all the capitalism behind us on Giving Tuesday, to celebrate the non-profits that …

The CLK Board of Education expressed its appreciation to the Portage Health Foundation at last night’s meeting. Trustees acknowledged a nearly $90,000 grant that helped to pay for personal protection equipment and supplies to help keep staff and students safe from COVID-19. The board also thanked Daniel and Sue Teare …

Extended unemployment benefits will continue, under legislation approved by the Michigan House and Senate. Working into the early hours this morning, Republican legislative leaders agreed to remove the tie-bar that attached the benefits to legislation that would shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits. The bills will replace the gubernatorial executive orders …

High School In high school volleyball last night…• Calumet swept Negaunee 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-13). Elli Djerf had 14 kills, 15 digs, and two aces for the Copper Kings. Cami Johnson had 24 digs, and Emily Peterson added 22 assists.• Hancock shut down Westwood 3-0.• Houghton downed Iron Mountain 3-1.• …