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State Representative Scott Dianda is not happy with the new state budget.  After his “No” vote, the Calumet Democrat issued the following statement: Statement from state Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) on his no vote on the state budget that fails U.P. families: LANSING — Today, the Legislature voted on final …

A L’Anse resident is facing a charge after an accident at a car dealership in Ontonagon County. Around 6:30am Monday, an Ontonagon County deputy discovered an accident at Big Valley Ford of Ewen. Authorities say the 42 year-old driver was traveling west on M-28 when he fell asleep in the …

A man is back home safe after being reported missing in Houghton County Tuesday. Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to M-26 near Bunker Hill just before 10:00am. A 62-year-old man from DeTour went missing from his daughter’s vehicle around 9:30am. The man was suffering from dementia …

Questions remain after a fire in Calumet damaged a church and a forced a family out of their home. “My daughter is a neighbor less than 100 yards from there, so I was on the scene pretty quick,” said Paul Gratthoff, a neighboring business owner who was able to get some …

Opening day activities and registration for the Portage Lake District Library Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Kids are invited to make crafts and participate in activities, and everyone can create their own ice cream sundae in the community room. This year’s theme …

A new restaurant is now open on M-26 just west of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Customers lined up Monday to get their first taste of Krunch, opening for the first time in the former Hardee’s location. “Krunch is a basic concept of a fast casual restaurant with some healthy …

Hancock, Michigan –  The Portage Health Foundation Community Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. The fund has made available $30,000 for local organizations, with a maximum $15,000 per proposal, this granting cycle. This year’s Request …

The Keweenaw Peninsula will benefit from funds released as part of the 2018 Work Plan of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. $70 million in total will go toward repairing breakwaters, dredge harbors and complete various projects and studies throughout the Great Lakes. $925,000 will go toward dredging the Keweenaw …

An Ontonagon County woman’s vehicle was damaged when a kayak came loose on the vehicle ahead of her. The accident happened shortly after noon on Sunday on M-28 just east of Choate Road. The kayak became dislodged from the rack on the vehicle being driven by Bessemer resident Rachael Emery. …

With so much to do and see over the weekend in the Keweenaw, many took to the trails, lakes and parks without the requirement of a license. The Department of Natural Resources concluded its “Free Three Weekend” which included ORV trails and state park entry and fishing. Free fishing weekends …