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Manager Dianne St. Amour at the AmericInn knew immediately that her facility would be needed as flames danced into the night sky over Calumet late Friday night. She got in contact with Pigs-N-Heat and the American Red Cross to work out lodging arrangements for those living at the affected buildings. …

The L’Anse Village Council approved its 2021-2022 budget last night. The fiscal plan includes $1.4 million in the general fund budget, plus an additional $635,000 for street maintenance. Village manager Bob LaFave said the figures represented little change from the current fiscal year budget. The Council also approved the latest …

Calumet’s Village Council held an emergency session Monday evening to provide an update on the Fifth Street fire. Public comment was surprisingly limited, as no one who lived at the affected properties was present. The theatre ballroom had several dozen attendees, including representatives of the Keweenaw National Historical Park [Initially …

The response to the Fifth Street fire was marked by fortuitous breaks early, and remarkable creativity as conditions worsened. Director of the Hancock Salvation Army Center Peter Mackin says, by coincidence, he was nearby as the fire broke out around 10:45 PM Friday, allowing him to be on scene and …

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 5th, from noon to 3:00 PM, when the Copper Range Historical Museum will host its Annual Open House. The event kicks off the summer season, which runs through August. Board President Jean Pemberton talks about the pandemic affected schedule. This summer, we will be …

Hancock Central High School celebrated its honor students Wednesday, May 19th. Principal Chris Salani was master of ceremonies and presided over the auditorium with great news. Twenty-nine seniors were awarded scholarships at the event totaling over $109,000. That does not include the “Hancock Promise” award offered in conjunction with Finlandia …

In a follow up to news first noted by Keweenaw Report, arson is suspected in the Calumet fire. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to avoid where the blaze broke out on Fifth Street Friday night. The area has been taped off and anyone found trespassing on the …

Due to Friday night’s fire in the Village of Calumet, Michigan American Water is reporting that their system suffered from a significant drop in pressure. That has resulted in a boil water advisory being put into effect. Twelve departments responded to the Fifth Street blaze, utilizing hydrants at every available …

At roughly 10:30 Friday night, a fire started at 108 Fifth Street in Calumet, the former site of the Evergreen Inn and Parkside Restaurants. The blaze quickly spread to two neighboring buildings engulfing everything to the Portland Street intersection. 12 fire departments responded, from Ahmeek down to Houghton. Houghton County …

Michigan’s unemployment rate has dropped to 4.9 percent, with Houghton County at 5.4 percent unadjusted in March. Both are below the national average, but aided by a shrinking labor force. In February 2020, before economic consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic caused havoc in the area, Houghton County had 17,009 people …