A new postage stamp featuring an Upper Peninsula landmark will be released tomorrow. The Grand Island Ice Caves stamp was designed by artist Dan Cosgrove. US Postal Service image Don’t expect to see the stamp on many letters in your mailbox, though. It’s a $26.35 Priority Mail Express stamp.
Read More »Two U.P. Men Face Child Sex Charges
A Gladstone man faces multiple child sex charges. 43-year-old Corey Savola was arrested Wednesday following an investigation conducted by the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Detectives say they found evidence when they raided his home. Savola was arraigned on 10 counts yesterday, including five counts of …
Read More »Hancock Pursues Swedetown Gorge Purchase, Prepares to Welcome Art Exhibit
The City of Hancock wants to own the Swedetown Gorge. At last night’s meeting, council members authorized acting city manager Mary Babcock to approach property owners with the idea, and to restart efforts to obtain grant money from the Michigan Trust Fund to help pay for the purchase. City of …
Read More »Village of Baraga Honored for Fluoridated Water
The Village of Baraga has been honored for its efforts to fluoridate its drinking water. The Water Fluoridation Quality Award comes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Baraga is one of 51 water systems in Michigan to earn the honor for 2018. Fluoridation is the adjustment of …
Read More »Hancock Begins Business Park Push
The City of Hancock has taken the first step toward potential development of its business and technology park. The city has owned a 40-acre parcel between Tomasi Drive and Lake Annie Road on the north side of town for some years. It was purchased for this kind of use. City …
Read More »Heikinpäivä Polar Bear Dive Rescued?
There may be a Polar Bear Dive at Heikinpäivä this year, after all. At last night’s Hancock City Council meeting, officials announced that the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity at Michigan Tech had agreed to take on the project. The jump into the Portage has tentatively been scheduled for 3:00 next …
Read More »1-Year-Old Child Removed from Ishpeming Drug House
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested following a drug raid in Ishpeming. Ishpeming Police Department officers say they recovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia when they executed a search warrant at 710 West Empire Street. They also took custody of a one-year-old child they found in the home. The woman is …
Read More »Lake Superior Shipping Season Ends
The Lake Superior shipping season is about to close for the winter. The 1,000-footer Burns Harbor cleared the Soo Locks upbound yesterday morning. With that passage, the Soo Locks officially shut down until spring. The Burns Harbor and the American Spirit are headed to Superior, Wisconsin for winter layup. The …
Read More »Aspiring Women Program Announced
The next Aspiring Women event will address atrial fibrillation. “Listen to Your Heart… Keeping the Beat AFib” will be held February 1st at 10:00 at the Memorial Union Building. Women are invited to learn about atrial fibrillation risks, symptoms and treatment options. There is no charge to attend, but advance …
Read More »Hancock Recycling Bins Available
The long-awaited shipment of curbside recycling bins for Hancock city residents has arrived. The 35-gallon bins normally cost $60.00, but are being made available for just $10.00 thanks to a grant. 400 bins are available. They can be picked up at the Department of Public Works on Tomasi Drive tomorrow …
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