Is community solar coming to Baraga? Village residents and businesses are invited to community meeting to learn more The Village of Baraga is evaluating the feasibility of a community solar program for its residents and businesses. Village electric utility customers are invited to participate in a community meeting to provide …
Read More »Response To Oil Spill In Straits of Mackinac Continues
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — A Unified Command has been established in response to a mineral oil release from a utility line in the Straits of Mackinac, Monday. The Coast Guard established the Unified Command comprised of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, county emergency managers, local tribes, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Read More »Houghton Named 7th Best Hockey Town
Houghton is in the Top 10 Hockey Towns in America, according to a study done by SmartAsset.com. The home of the Huskies came in at number 7 on their list, behind Ann Arbor as the only other Michigan city. The website says they crunched data reflective of fan intensity and …
Read More »Nominations Open For 2018 Heart & Hands Award
Nominations are being accepted for an award from the Martha & Floyd Heart & Hand’s Society. The award will go to someone who has given of their heart and hands in the service of peace, justice, or the environment who might otherwise not be recognized. This person will be recognized …
Read More »Son Of A Terrorist Talks Peace At Rozsa Center
Hundreds of Keweenaw residents offered a standing ovation at the nearly full Rozsa Center as they attended a speech Tuesday night made by a Pittsburgh native who is the son of a convicted Islamic extremist. ‘The idea that some murder is justified is very confusing to a young kid. You …
Read More »Stabenow Introduces Prescription Drug Bills
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visited the Ishpeming Senior Center Tuesday morning to introduce legislation that aims to lower prescription drug costs. According to the AARP, the price for the most popular brand-name drugs rose 208 percent between 2008 and 2016. Senator Stabenow’s legislation has three-parts, and the first bill already …
Read More »Crews Respond To Utility Line Leak In Straits of Mackinac
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. — The Coast Guard, in coordination with local, state and federal partners, is working with the American Transmission Company to respond to a leak from a utility line in the Straits of Mackinac, approximately two miles west of the Mackinac Bridge. The Coast Guard received notification that …
Read More »Authorities Investigate Stabbing In Houghton County
The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported stabbing in Portage Township that occurred early Tuesday morning. One man was treated for his injury and a woman has been taken into custody and lodged in the Houghton County Jail pending arraignment in 97th District Court. The suspect’s name has …
Read More »Police Crack Down On Texting While Driving
The Michigan State Police Calumet Post wants motorists to be aware that April is National U Drive. U Text. U Pay. month. Law enforcement officers across the state will be stepping up patrols for motorists who text while driving. Michigan’s texting law prohibits drivers from reading, manually typing or sending …
Read More »Baraga Chamber Of Commerce To Honor Founding Members
As the Baraga Chamber of Commerce marks its 15-year anniversary this week, 35 Baraga County businesses will receive awards Friday for their continued support as founding members of the Chamber. “The Chamber has been in existence for 15 years. We’re celebrating our 15th anniversary this week actually. Our purpose is …
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