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Calumet plans to save a historic building but needs help to do so. Over the past four years, the Village of Calumet DDA, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance and Houghton County Land Bank Authority have worked to levy grant funding from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office worth 100,000 dollars. KEDA …

Not long ago the Parade of Nations Organizers announced the start of the annual essay contest. But soon another Parade of Nations contest will wrap up. The Parade of Nations will continue accepting submissions for the annual parade logo contest until next Tuesday. This year the Parade of nations will use the theme of Holidays from around the World. The theme …

Local ORV trail clubs rely on membership dues, donations, and state funds to support various maintenance projects throughout the year. Currently, MI-Trale will accept new members and membership renewals for 2024. MI-TRALE members play key roles within the group beyond just becoming a member of the club. Many members will dedicate some amount of time …

Northern Michigan University and Saginaw Valley State University have teamed up to enhance behavioral health care in the Upper Peninsula through education opportunities for nursing students. Through BRIDGE UP Saginaw Valley State and Northern Michigan University will offer psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner training for 31 individuals in the region. The program …

Michigan Tech Rozsa Center Director Mary Jennings will step down effective May 1st. Jennings recently accepted a new role as the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Ballet. During her tenure, Jennings’ service to the Rozsa Center included implementing the pay as you are able ticketing program to make the …

Houghton’s planning commission moves two important city plans forward to the council. Houghton’s planning commission thoroughly reviewed the city’s capital improvement plan and master plan ahead of moving both to the city council after over a year of work. Capital improvement plans act as a sort of guide to Houghton’s project plans for amenities and infrastructure for …

Construction crews continue progress erect Michigan Tech’s new East Hall. The new residence hall for Michigan Tech’s growing student population will pick up the pace of work as the construction season ramps up with warmer weather and sunnier days. During this time the Prince’s Point Trail will close for May, and the university will begin changing …

Skipper’s Bar and Grill in L’Anse has new ownership. Last Friday the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce helped new owner Courtney Klug celebrate her new venture into the restaurant business with an official grand reopening and ribbon cutting.  Skipper’s Bar and Grill has re-opened with grand reviews for excellent food and superior service. The bar and …

A May hearing date has been set for the two individuals accused of the murder of Alvin Kempainen in Hancock Township. Jacob Kempainen and Margaret Kempainen, both of Harland, Wisconsin, have had preliminary exams scheduled in the 97th district court for May 31st.  Prosecutor Dan Helmer and defense representatives asked …

Hancock’s planning commission will set a public hearing in May to consider map updates in the city’s zoning. Hancock will consider three amendments dealing with updating the zoning map in the areas of the former Finlandia University campus, M-203, and Cliff Drive. What I’ve been involved with this whole process is the fact that you don’t rezone just for …