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Finlandia’s final graduation is fast approaching this Sunday, May 7. Spring commencement will take place at Hirvonen Hall in the afternoon. There will be an option to livestream the graduation on your personal device. There will later be a service of commendation for Finlandia at 6 pm that is open …

The City of Houghton recently received a grant from Visit Keweenaw with contribution from The Vault Hotel for $6000 to fund a mural artist. The mural will be on the parking area just across the street from The Vault Hotel, on the corner of Shelden Ave. and Isle Royal St.   …

Scrap tires in your yard can turn into a mosquito breeding ground, and are also a fire hazard. Get rid of them tomorrow at the Hancock scrap tire event. Drop off the tires at the DPW garage at 1601 Tomasi drive between 8a.m and 3p.m. Proof of Hancock residency is …

Gogebic Range Water Authority customers are still on a water-boil advisory after water samples tested positive for E.Coli last Monday. Starting today, the City of Bessemer will take the unprecedented action of supplying drinking water to the Gogebic Range Water authority and ultimately, the city of Wakefield.  This will be …

The Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw (ELK) is a local non-profit that originally started to start loaning out adaptive or medical equipment to locals in need. They have recently expanded to start loaning out adaptive sports equipment (0:52-1:14, 1:29-1:48).  “So ELK is an equipment loaner closet, and we have been …

With the snow now melting away and revealing road shoulders, Adopt-a-Highway crews will begin cleaning Michigan’s roads. Due to rapid snowmelt and severe storms moving though the Great Lakes Region, highway ditches filled with water, covering the trash that needed to be removed.  The Adopt-a-Highway state program has been very …

Visit Keweenaw awarded $45,000 to 8 different local projects to enhance visitor experiences and community development. The Destination Development Awards recognize projects every year that utilize the unique characteristics of communities to create the best experiences possible for residents and visitors. The Ahmeek Village Fire Department received $15,000 towards the …

Three Nigerian Men have been indicted, pending extradition, on multiple sexual extortion charges in Michigan’s West District federal court. The case is related to the death of, Jordan DeMay, in March 2022. Yesterday U.S. District Attorney of Michigan’s West District, Mark Totten, announced that three Nigerian men, have been charged …

Michigan Tech-bound high school seniors could win up to $1000. Parade of Nations is offering a scholarship for the winner of their essay contest. The essay prompt is “Our community becomes stronger when people from various backgrounds, experiences and perspectives come together. How have you built connections with individuals different …

Hancock will soon have its first electric vehicle charging station. Despite facing challenges, the city aims to have the station ready to use by next Friday. The station will be just like the one that is currently in Houghton- a ChargePoint level three.