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L’Anse is a step closer to getting a new Circle K gas and diesel station. Acting as the village’s zoning board of appeals last evening, village council members approved a dimensional variance request, which will allow the company to reduce the property line setback distances that would usually be required. …

The Upper Michigan Water Company announces a boil advisory and water shut off for the Mohawk area. Today the Upper Michigan Water Company announced it will conduct water system improvements on Wednesday (August 14th) in Mohawk, Fulton and Seneca areas, and will shut off water services between 10 am and …

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center expands its Community Outpatient Clinic in Hancock. Recently the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center announced that it has expanded its space at 787 Market Street, to improve veterans’ experience while visiting for medical services. The additional space allows the Johnson VA Medical …

The US Coast Guard rescued five people and a dog near Mackinac Island last week. On Friday after 2 pm, the United States Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes received a report for a capsized vessel with multiple people in the water including children, approximately 200 yards off the island. …

MDOT will begin work on a 600,000-dollar road project in Chassell this weekend. On Saturday the Michigan Department of Transportation will start work on concrete pavement repairs along US-41 between North Entry Road and Wilson Memorial Drive in Chassell. The work will include concrete sawing, patchwork, and joint sealing. The …

The Keweenaw Health Foundation supports the establishment of a youth basketball league through sponsorship. Recently the Keweenaw Health Foundation announced it will sponsor the establishment of the Keweenaw Youth Basketball League for students in junior kindergarten to 6th grade. The league will run over six weeks at the start of …

Copper Shores Outreach and Education’s goal to build stronger communities starts with strong families. Over six weeks in August and September the Copper Shores Outreach and Education team will host a virtual workshop series called Guiding Good Choices for Baraga County families. The workshop series, put on in partnership with …

The Copper Country’s community of artists writers and musicians draw inspiration from different aspects of life in the region, including a favorite meal. This Friday Pasty Fest invites the community’s poets and writers to share their best pasty poetry. Director of Main Street Calumet Leah Polzin says that the fun …

In 1890 Herman Hanka used the 1862 Homestead Act to build his family’s homestead in the Upper Peninsula. Going on to develop the 40-acre property into a self-reliant place of comfort for the family over many years. Today the property remains in great condition as the Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum. …

Clubs and organizations, 4-H club kids, and exhibitors need to register with the Houghton County Fair Board by next week to set up a spot at the fair. The Houghton County Fair Board will begin to close registration for various arts of the County fair’s activities next week. Starting Monday, …