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KEDA Members Learn About Geographic Database System

HOUGHTON, MI – The Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) wrapped up this year’s KEDA monthly breakfast meetings on November 7, with a presentation entitled: Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Essential Infrastructure for Economic Development by Dr. Don Lafreniere, Director, Geospatial Research Facility and Associate Professor of Geography and GIS, Michigan Technological …

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Network, Bid & Help Raise Funds for Local Scholarships

The fourth annual Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla will be held Wednesday, December 12th.  This collaborative holiday celebration with a cause is put on by Keweenaw Young Professionals, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and The Continental Fire Company. The reason for this seasonal gathering is more than just good cheer, tasty food, and …

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UPPCO’s Home Heating Assistance Program and Michigan’s Winter Protection Plan Available

As winter establishes its hold on the region, Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is highlighting resources, including home heating assistance, that may be available for Upper Peninsula residents. “The process for applying for assistance has changed this year,” according to Brett French, UPPCO’s Vice President of Business Development and Communications. …

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Four County Roads Remain Closed Due To Flood

The number of county roads still closed to traffic after the Father’s Day Flood is down to four. The Houghton County Road Commission says they are Paradise Road at Pilgrim River, Lower Forsman Road at M-26, Old Mill Hill Road and Houghton Canal Road at Oscar Bay. Paradise Road, Old …

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Helping Santa In Keweenaw County With Toy Drive

Thanks to strong support from the community, the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Department is providing Christmas gifts to those who need them.  “What we do is we provide toys and warm clothing for children in the area who are in need,” said Sheriff Bill Luokkanen. This is the 20th year that …

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Pickle Ball, Anyone?

The city of Hancock is getting themselves into a bit of a pickle–pickle ball, at least. The city council approved a motion to add four pickle ball courts to the Laurn Grove Tennis Court and one pickle ball court on the Laurn Grove concrete play area. Tennis court users will …

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Hancock Campground Posts Record Year

It was a record year for the city of Hancock’s campground.  City Manager Glenn Anderson called it a fantastic year will revenues topping $133,000, roughly $25,000 more than 2017. Part of the increase was attributed to the closure of M-203 due to flood damage which limited access to McLain State …

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Logging Truck Loses Load On US-41

A logging truck lost its load yesterday afternoon in Portage Township–fortunately no one was injured.  The accident happened around 2:15pm on US-41 near Broemer Road. The Michigan State Police Calumet Post says the logging truck and a pickup truck were both traveling south on US-41 when the logging truck tried …

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