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The Hancock School Board gained a member last night. Trustees appointed Steve Koskela to fill the seat left vacant after Charles Paoli resigned last month. Board members welcomed new middle school principal Jesse Kentala, who said he’s been warmly received… “I’m very impressed with the leadership team so far, and, …

The Houghton-Portage Township Board of Education has lost a member. Fellow trustees said “goodbye” last night to Crystal Verran, who is moving out of state. Board president Nels Christopherson said Verran’s 10 years on the board were productive… “She has served on most of our committees over that time, and …

Houghton residents could get a first look at proposed plans for the Lakeshore Drive redevelopment project tonight. The city council will hold a joint virtual meeting with the Downtown Development Authority and the planning commission. The real reason for the meeting is to fulfill a requirement for grant-ready status. But, …

The U.P. Energy Task Force will meet online this morning. The Task Force submitted its recommendations on propane supply and pricing earlier this year, and is now in the process of developing recommendations for electrical power and other types of energy. Its final report is due March 31st, 2021. The …

There will be no change in the membership of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Council next year. Unofficial results from Saturday’s election were released this morning. In the Baraga District, incumbent Doreen Blaker was the top finisher, with 270 votes. Incumbent R.D. Curtis was returned to office with 174 …

Huntington Bank is merging with another big financial institution. The Ohio-based holding company will combine with the Detroit-based TCF Financial in an all-stock merger reported to be worth $22 billion. The Huntington name will continue. The TCF identity will disappear. Huntington operates a branch in the former D&N Building in …

A 46-year-old Lake Linden man was injured in a single car crash in Torch Lake Township Friday afternoon. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies say the man lost control on the Bootjack Road around 4:30. The car overturned. He was taken by ambulance to Aspirus Keweenaw. Neither his identity nor his condition …

An effort is underway to assist some local restaurants that are struggling because of the Pandemic Order restrictions. The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau have organized the “Twelve Days of Christmas Cash Mob” promotion. Each day will feature a different business. Patrons on those …

Phase Three of the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter’s “Build a Bedroom” fundraiser is underway. The shelter is trying to raise $15,000 to help remodel the new building they’ll soon be moving into. The first two phases brought in nearly $6,000. The latest effort is a raffle for two Baskets of …

U.S. Representative Jack Bergman and State Representative Greg Markkanen believe all our votes in the November election should be thrown out.  The two Republican lawmakers have gone on record supporting the lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by the State of Texas, asking that election results in Michigan, Wisconsin, …