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International food will return to the Parade of Nations this year. While not reviving the full-fledged Multicultural Festival that used to follow the parade, eight international student organizations will be selling food from their countries at Dee Stadium. Organizations cooking for the parade this year include the Nepalese Student Organization, …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that one person was killed in an explosion and fire at a home in Hancock Township Tuesday. Investigators recovered the body of a woman inside the residence. Pending an autopsy and official identification, the name of the victim has not been released. Investigators …

The Keweenaw Roller Girls are very excited after a long time away from their friends and community. Since Covid the group has not been able to host their region wide roller derby, but this weekend they’ll finally return to the track. The Solar System Smackdown will bring in roller derby …

The game of cribbage was immortalized by Charles Dickens in the The Old Curiosity Shop, and is a favorite among sailors worldwide. The U.S. navy even carries their oldest cribbage board on their oldest submarine vessel. This game has entertained and brought people together for over 300 years. Next Tuesday, …

L’Anse will proceed with repaving one of the most badly deteriorated sections of residential road in the village, even though the price will be higher than anticipated. At last night’s meeting, Village Manager Bob LaFave said the low bid for smoothing out Bendry Street from Main Street around the corner …

The City of Houghton is preparing to solicit opinions from residents about its master plan.  The survey and opportunities for public comment will be discussed at today’s planning commission meeting. The master plan outlines the vision for the city’s future, and guides zoning, development and other major decisions. It is …

The blood shortage across the Upper Peninsula continues. The UP Regional Blood Center says supplies of all blood types are severely low. A blood drive will be held this afternoon from 2 until 6 at the L’Anse Township Hall. To make an appointment, call Anna at 524-3376. Walk-ins are also …

The Stanton Township Volunteer Fire Department is getting some federal money. A grant of $67,429 will be used to purchase 14 new sets of turnout gear. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.

Aspirus Image Aspirus Regional Sleep Disorders Center in Laurium recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. AASM president Dr. Jennifer Martin called the center “an important resource for the local community.” Aspirus Regional Sleep Disorders Center is directed by Dr. James M. Cygan, and is located …

Ontonagon County is seeking public input about its recreation facilities. The county’s five-year recreation plan is being updated. The plan governs facility upgrades, access, and uses for county recreation sites. You do not need to be a county resident to contribute your opinion. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes …