We have received more information regarding the semi truck accident in L’Anse that killed one man, and destroyed the Holiday Gas station on US -41, on October 13th. According a police report obtained from the Michigan State Police, Dawaun Johnson had a blood alcohol content above 0.15, when his blood …
Read More »Shakespeare’s Heroines Must Get Along to Get Out of Purgatory
Shakespeare’s stories are full of tragic, comedic, and snarky women. And what happens when you get Lady Macbeth, Cordilia, Juliet, Desdemona, Ophelia, and frenemies together in the afterlife? They might trade remarks, play some board games, sew, and speak with a therapist. The Houghton High School Drama Club will take …
Read More »Missing L’Anse Man’s Body Found in the Keweenaw Bay
The search for a missing L’Anse man has ended. Late Tuesday, at 9:55 pm the Baraga County Sheriff responded for a 35 year old missing L’Anse man, who had not reported into work that day, and had not been seen since the morning of Monday, November 14th. On Wednesday deputies …
Read More »U.S. Army Corps Prepares for Phase 3 on the Soo Locks in Spring
Phase 3 work on the new Lock at the Soo Locks has begun. Major equipment is being moved to the site by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors, on a barge from Westerville Ohio. While construction on the new lock occurred over the summer, operating the main locks in …
Read More »Summer Beach Clean-Ups Collect Six Tons of Trash from Lake Superior’s Coast
Over the summer the Superior Watershed Partnership supported coastal cleanups in Marquette and with the Keweenaw Bay and Bay Mills Indian communities. The beach clean-up events where funded by a grant the superior watershed partnership was able to acquire through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program. The …
Read More »Giving Tuesday: Dial Help
Dial Help started nearly 50 years ago, starting with a 24 hour crisis hot line. Since then the small community organization has expanded to include many programs focused on supporting mental health, victims of domestic violence, substance abuse disorder, and education and training. Dial Help has built a strong relationship …
Read More »UPHS – Portage Earns Ninth Straight A Rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety
UPHS – Portage has earned an A rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety. The hospital earns national recognition with the award, and it’s ninth straight recognition from the hospital safety and transparency advocate group. The Leapfrog Group is a nationally recognized hospital and medical industry watchdog group that grades facilities on …
Read More »Former Mayor and City Manger Barry Givens Will be Honored at the Governor’s Service Awards in Detroit Tonight
Down in Detroit tonight, the state’s Community Service Commission hosts their annual Governor’s Service Awards at the Fox Theater. During the pandemic the ceremony looked much different from it usual glitz and glam, having to operate, and award winners remotely. Just like many other events across the country during the …
Read More »Hancock Seeking Applicants to Fill Lancour’s Vacant Council Seat
The next item for the city council to consider was how to rectify Michael Lancour’s election to the city council. Lancour is currently a member of the Hancock Public School Board. Originally he had plan to run for a vacant council seat during the 2022 city election. After realizing he …
Read More »Hancock Police Millage Will Appear on the Next Tax Bill
Hancock residents last week approved all three ballot proposals dealing with Hancock Public School and the Hancock Police Department. The police millage passed through the election, with a vote of nearly two to one in favor of the proposed millage. The police millage is anticipated to raise 100,000 dollars for …
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