Michigan Tech will be starting the Fall semester a couple days early. Provost Jacqueline Huntoon explained why. The break turns out to be a 4 day weekend from October 15th through the 19th. Huntoon also spoke of other things the staff is doing, in case a second wave of COVID-19 …
Read More »Village Of Calumet Holds Public Forum To Discuss Zoning and Marijuana Ordinances
Lot’s of feedback from the Village of Calumet Public Hearing last night. The ordinances regarding zoning and recreational marijuana were on the table, and it went something like this. Bethany Aho. A resident known as Caller 2 gave his opinion. Chris Davidson would like to make sure the 1,000 foot …
Read More »Calumet To Hold Public Forum On Zoning And Marijuana Ordinances
The Village of Calumet’s Planning Commission and Ordinance Committee meets tonight at 5:30pm, to take public comments on Ordinances 127, and 153, which are the zoning ordinance and recreational marijuana ordinance. Information on joining the meeting, is here. To join by phone, dial 1 (872) 240-3212.
Read More »Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Order For Electronic Meetings
Governor Whitmer has extended the executive order, allowing meetings and state administrative hearings to take place electronically. The order is in effect now, and runs through June 30th. Whitmer said Michigan has taken some big steps this week, but social distancing is still the best tool we have to fight …
Read More »Ottawa National Forest Cancels Fishing Derbies
The Ottawa National Forest has announced that it will not be hosting its annual fishing derbies in conjunction with the state’s Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled for June 13th and 14th. Acting Forest Supervisor Jon Stansfield cited not being able to adequately follow social distancing guidelines for cancelling the derbies this …
Read More »Rabbit Island School Extends Scholarship Application Deadline
The Rabbit Island School has extended the deadline for the 2020 scholarship application until the end of day, June 22nd. Scholarship winners will be notified by June 29th. Library staff will pick up to seven winners, for full scholarships, that cover travel, food, lodging and camping supplies when they spend …
Read More »Hancock High School Will Take Your Bottles And Cans
If you don’t have time to take back all your can and bottle returns, Hancock High School will take them off your hands. They’re hosting a bottle and can drop off Saturday from 10am until 1pm at the Bus Garage on East Franklin Street.
Read More »Hospitals, Nursing Homes And Extended Care Facilities Begin Allowing Visitors Again
*UPDATE* Per Kim Salmi, Administrator of Canal View Houghton County, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is their governing body, has not yet lifted any restrictions regarding visitors. Keweenaw Report apologizes for any misunderstanding. Mrs. Salmi also emphasized that Canal View Staff understands the frustration of both residents …
Read More »Michigan Tech Picks New Associate Provost
An internal search has led Michigan Tech to pick Dr. Will Cantrell as their new Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, starting on July 1st. This, according to Provost Jacqueline Huntoon. Cantrell has worked at Michigan Tech since 2001, when he began as an associate professor in the …
Read More »Hancock Has New City Manager
Mary Babcock is no longer Hancock’s acting city manager. She’s the new city manager. This from Hancock’s special council and budget work session agenda meeting last night. Babcock will serve a 5 year term, at will. The council also approved their COVID-19 Response Plan. Resolution 20-08 which is the intent …
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