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Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) awarded over $492,000 to municipalities across the state for energy efficiency and solar studies. Of the 26 communities to receive funds, two are in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Chassell Township got $15,000 and the Village of Ahmeek will see $12,000 come its …

The UP Energy Task Force report came in two phases, with the section on propane supply being released in April 2020. Member Roman Sidortsov, a professor at Michigan Tech, says that Enbridge actively participated in the group’s efforts, but the closure of Line Five was not part of their charge. …

At Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting, the downtown area was the subject of a lot of discussion in Manager Eric Waara’s administrative report. This past weekend saw volunteers putting in flowers at several locations and the lilacs are in bloom. Veteran’s Park has been spruced up in anticipation of the …

The Fifth Street fire is believed to have originated at the former Evergreen Inn around 10:45 Friday night. That building was just purchased by a familiar name. Morten Haugland works in education in Columbus, Ohio, but he is quickly becoming a titan of the Copper Country. In recent years, Haugland …

The severe thunderstorms that rolled through the Upper Peninsula Tuesday evening left their mark locally. Sporadic power outages dotted the landscape as far north as the Houghton/Hancock area. A check of UPPCO’s outage map on Wednesday morning showed all problem spots had been fixed and service was available to every …

Dollar Bay High School graduation is set for Saturday morning at 10 AM inside the gymnasium. Indoor capacity restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are still in effect and that means a ticket is required for entry. Twenty-one students will walk across the aisle with honors distinction, having maintained an …

The Superior Alliance for Independent Living, Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula (SAIL) teams up with the State of Michigan and the Department of Natural Resources to offer summer jobs in the Copper Country for the disabled. In order to carry out this important program, supervisors are needed for the …

Try number two is on deck to rezone and develop land on Houghton’s west side near Coles Creek. The new proposal was advanced to a public meeting in late June where it will face a final decision by a unanimous vote. Derek Bradway wishes to buy the property and develop …

Thursday night at the courthouse in Eagle River, Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala will host a panel discussing mental health. The Stomp Out The Stigma event will be moderated by Dr. Michelle Morgan, a psychiatrist formerly with Copper County Mental Health. Area agencies are expected to be in attendance, and …

Nearly an acre of property in L’Anse Township is up for auction through June 16th as part of the Department of Natural Resources’ annual surplus land sale. The property at 15456 Pequaming Street has an abandoned church still standing, but no other structures. It comes with over 200 feet of …