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Amasa Man Dies at Ned Lake

An Amasa man is dead, after an apparent drowning in southern Baraga County. Michigan State Police troopers found the body of 71-year-old Gary Stroud yesterday afternoon around 2:00 at Ned Lake, south of Nestoria, and just north of the Iron County line. They say it appears that he was tending …

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Michigan Tech Dean Initiated As A Fellow Of The ASEE

Michigan Tech’s Dean of Engineering, has been initiated as a Fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education. Janet Callahan, who is also a professor of materials and engineering, said she was pleased and honored to join a distinguished community of ASEE Fellows who support engineering education and have dedicated …

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Search For Missing Woman Continues

The search for a missing Wisconsin woman continues, this from ABC 10. On Saturday evening, Stephanie Narvaez, of Watertown, WI and Karl Nelson of Milwaukee, WI, were hiking in the Rainbow Falls area, when Narvaez lost her footing attempting to cross the Black River, just above the waterfall. She fell …

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Calumet Public School Library Reopens For Public

The Calumet Public School Library has reopened for everyone, with new safety measures. In line with the governor’s executive order, masks will be required. If you don’t have one, the library can provide one. You’re encouraged to practice social distancing, and use hand sanitizer that’s provided. You’re also asked to …

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Repaving Of L’Anse Avenue Is Inching Closer

The long-awaited repaving of L’Anse Avenue is inching closer. At last night’s L’Anse Council meeting, village manager Bob LaFave said the request for bids will be published within the next few days. He’s hoping to have bids to present for council approval at their first meeting in August, with the …

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Baraga County Board Update

At last night’s Baraga County Board meeting, commissioners voted to renew the county’s membership in the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce. They endorsed a resolution supporting the Line Five Pipeline, with commissioner Dan Robillard the only dissenting vote.

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Baraga County Memorial Hospital Update

Baraga County Memorial Hospital’s Home Health Care and Durable Medical Equipment Division is moving to the main hospital building. When the hospital relocated to its new facility in 2011, the Home Health Care-DME business remained behind, in a building adjacent to the old hospital. At last night’s Baraga County Board …

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Biblio Bistro Is Back

Season Two of Biblio Bistro debuts today on social media pages for the Portage Lake District Library and the Portage Health Foundation. The series is aimed at using local produce for preparing savory and nutritious meals. The show is co hosted by Meghan Jasczak, Portage Health Foundation Community Health Educator, …

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