A court hearing scheduled in 97 District Court for Margret Kempainen has been rescheduled. Originally set for a review hearing tomorrow, Kempainen’s time in court was moved to next Monday. The hearing will start and 9 am with Judge Nicholas Daavettila presiding. Kempainen was arrested in late 2023, with her …
Read More »Michigan DNR Announces Two April Public Input Dates for Mineral Leases in Menominee and Baraga Counties
Michigan Department of Natural Resource will hold two public input opportunities for two metallic mineral leases for the Keweenaw Land Association and Aquila Resources USA. Michigan DNR has received a mineral lease application from Aquila Resources USA, that requested the mineral rights to 406.67 acres in Menominee County. The DNR …
Read More »A&S Industrial to Receive a Best Small Business Award from the Small Business Development Center
Eleven Michigan businesses will receive Best Small Business awards at the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala in May. Including one business from Chassell. The Small Business Development Center Best Small Business Awards a selected by regional offices, and demonstrate significant success in growth and community impact. In …
Read More »Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival Featuring Music from Detroit Native Kris Johnson
Michigan Tech’s ensemble of terrific jazz players was started in large part by Don Keranen. He is a celebrated former university music director and the man behind the school’s jazz program. Today the festival honors Don’s memory by showcasing the amazing talents of Michigan Tech students through three entertaining performances. …
Read More »One Person was Injured in a Single Car Accident Near the Portage Lake Golf Course
One man was injured in a single-car accident on US – 41 near the Portage Lake Golf Course yesterday. At approximately 11:45 am MSP Troopers arrived at the scene of a vehicle accident on US – 41 between Waylene Road and Denton Road. Troopers say that the 70-year-old male driver …
Read More »Michigan Tech Plans to Collect Ticks Again in 2024 to Study the Spread of Tick-borne Illnesses
A windy cold day like today will certainly keep the ticks away. Ticks are tiny arachnids that are commonly found outside, especially as regions warm up to springtime weather. Michigan is home to five tick species, one of which can carry Lyme disease. The two types of ticks most commonly …
Read More »Hancock Trails Club Purchases a New Ginzu Trail Groomer
The Hancock Trails Club has purchased a new ski grooming tool that will help operators treat trails faster. The Hancock Trails Club recently purchased a Ginzu, manufactured by Yellowstone Track Systems, that creates a smoother more compact trail with a wider path than the club’s old groomer. The club used …
Read More »Calumet Invites Realtors to Learn About the Village’s Future
Calumet continues to work toward redevelopment while encouraging the preservation of the community. Next week Calumet leaders will invite real estate professionals to a sit-down luncheon to learn about the promising future of Calumet’s historic downtown. Main Street Calumet Executive Director Leah Polzin says that realtors are often the first …
Read More »Houghton – Portage Township Schools will Consider Three Options to Enhance the Education of Students Through Use of Space
Last week the Houghton Portage Township School District finished gathering community input for enhancing education in the district. During the past two months, Superintendent Anders Hill says, the community provided key information that helped to guide the district in creating three options for facility expansion. For the planning and construction …
Read More »Michigan Tests Tornado Sirens Today
Today Michigan will test the state outdoor weather warning system; More commonly known as the start to annual tornado siren tests. Residents will hear tornado alert tests on television and radio stations and hear the sirens with the outdoor warning system. The drill will begin at 1 pm today. Find …
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