Saturday saw a successful launch to the Tails and Tales summer reading program at the Portage Lake District Library. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, children filled the park just west of the main branch to make their own set of antlers, or elephant and rabbit ears. Face painting, stenciling …
Read More »Rep. Markkanen supports election reform even after Oversight report
An election report from the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee chaired by Ed McBroom states that there is no evidence for enough election fraud to have occurred that would change the result of the 2020 contest in the state. Getting past the summary, though, there are several red flags and former …
Read More »Consensus building around vaccine-myocarditis link
The United States Food and Drug Administration is slapping a new warning label on the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention working group last week said that the shots are likely linked to a surge in myocarditis cases, particularly …
Read More »US-41 reopens at Santori’s Corner
At 9:40 AM Saturday, the City of Hancock announced that US-41 is open to all traffic again after a determination from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The road had been closed from White St. to Quincy St. since Thursday morning following a fuel tanker spill. Crews continue to do work …
Read More »Superintendents’ conference brings area many first time visitors
Superintendents of intermediate school districts across the state are in Houghton for a conference at the Continental Fire Company. The area has never held the event before. On top of the roughly 70 participants, many brought their families as well. Several are in the Keweenaw for the first time. Outgoing …
Read More »Tanker spill update
The stretch of US-41 impacted by Thursday’s tanker spill is set to be replaced, according to a morning update from the City of Hancock. That is delaying the highway’s reopening until Saturday at the earliest. Residents in the area are allowed back in their homes and The Tire Shop is …
Read More »MDOT completes lift bridge maintenance
Before the storms rolled in early Thursday morning, Michigan Department of Transportation crews were able to complete maintenance on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The initial alert said work may continue until six that morning, but heavy rains and lightning were present well over an hour before then. MDOT’s Dan …
Read More »Republican lawmakers link tanker spill to Line Five
Several House Republicans from the Upper Peninsula are saying Thursday’s tanker spill highlights the environmental risk involved with closing the Enbridge Line Five pipeline. Representatives Greg Markkanen, Beau LaFave, and John Damoose put out a statement late in the day blasting a decision by the Biden Administration to review the …
Read More »US-41 remaining closed through Friday
Due to the tanker spill, US-41 is still closed through much of Hancock. For area residents, the detour is White Street. That has been converted into two-way traffic. The cones that have been used to create a makeshift median are beginning to show some wear and tear, though. Vehicles crossing …
Read More »Portage Canal closed due to tanker spill
In addition to the closure of US-41 and evacuation in the area immediately surrounding Hancock’s Santori’s Corner, Thursday’s tanker spill has closed the Portage Canal. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department made the decision after noticing signs of gasoline on the opposite waterfront, says Kate Beer. Even if you are …
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