Attorney General Nessel has released a warning to UP residents in regards to recent flooding. Weather related scams have been popping up more frequently. She advises individuals to take a minute to process what happened, then talk to your insurance agency to help you prioritize construction. It is also important …
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With the previous flooding from rapid snowmelt, Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Houghton and Gogebic counties. Ontonagon, Baraga and Marquette Counties have declared local emergencies and are expected to be added to the state declaration soon. Residents and business owners in Houghton, Gogebic, Ontonagon, Baraga, Marquette, Keweenaw, …
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Keweenaw Aspirus has made great use out of space in their parking lot to accommodate medical air transports from the region. So far Aspirus has used the landing area north of the hospital ten times. She praised first responders from the village for their assistance at each transport, even late …
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DuWaune Johnson’s case will move to the Baraga County Circuit Court. Yesterday, Johnson was held in court for a preliminarily hearing. Prosecuting Attorney Joseph O’Leary presented evidence and witness testimony supporting the county’s three charges against Johnson. Johnson is represented by Defense Attorney, Keith DeForge. Duwaune Johnson was involved …
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Irma Boyd from Nisu Bakery will speak at the City of Hancock Council Meeting tonight. The council will also receive a written communication from Patrick O’Keefe, who is acting as receiver for Finlandia University. The same latter received by the city was also delivered to many residents regarding the receivership …
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Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners will meet to address local topics. There will be the discussion on the urgent situation regarding repairs from the damage from the flooding, and finding replacements for broken windows. The MCOLES grant will fund the recruitment of a deputy through the academy. They will also …
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The Calumet Village meeting approved the joining in the national proclamation of April 28 as Workers Memorial Day. The day remembers those who have been killed, injured, or gotten an illness from work. Erin Dobbin was appointed as Deputy Treasurer. The Calumet Spring Cleanup dates were extended to allow two …
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The Finlandia Academic Achievement Committee named the 2023 honors and awards recipients. The Sisu Award is given to graduating students who have shown courage, fortitude and perseverance in overcoming hardships to achieve academic and personal success. The two recipients this year were Brandon Hale and Elijah Emmer. Kaitlyn Lundeen was …
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While waiting for the trails to melt and dry out, the Copper Harbor Trails Club will host a soirée to kick off the season. There will be announcements of new trails, previews for the season, and a presentation from the outdoor filmmaker, Aaron Peterson from Aaron Peterson Studios. He will …
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Hancock Public School has rescinded their dissolution of the varsity hockey co-op with Lake Linden Hubbell Schools. Hancock Public Schools Board President, Dale Kero, opened the meeting recognizing the efforts made by parents, players and the community to voice their opinion on the Varsity Hockey Co-Op and prompting the board …
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