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Firefighters have been able to slow the advance of the Summit Lake Fire in eastern L’Anse Township, but the blaze continues. Forest Service officials report the fire covers around 112 acres of mixed hardwood and conifer forest. Light rain that fell Saturday was quickly dried by warm winds yesterday. The …

National Forest Service officials are monitoring a wildfire in a remote section of the McCormick Wilderness.  Dubbed the “Summit Lake Fire,” the blaze was discovered by aircraft Friday evening, and was estimated to cover five acres. Fire crews hiked to the area Saturday, and placed the size at roughly 100 …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources seeks public input for a new general management plan in Keweenaw Point and Fort Wilkins Historic State Park. These plans will guide the protection of natural resources and landscapes with historical significance and enhance recreational opportunities in the area. The Department has released a survey …

Halloween creates special memories for children around the country. Especially when the community offers opportunities to get dressed up, stay in character, and gain a little inspiration. This weekend The Rozsa Center offers its Class Acts program to copper country kids, with support from Incredible Bank. Schools sent close to …

The state of Michigan and MEDC announce a five million dollar investment that supports energy efficiency upgrades at a Houghton County lumber manufacturer. On Thursday Governor Whitmer’s office and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Northern Hardwoods Lumber in Atlantic Mine, and Cedar Street Real Estate will receive a share …

Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula residents will decide on the district’s representation in November. The Michigan first district in the United States Congress features a race between incumbent representative Jack Bergman and Traverse City attorney Callie Barr. Representative Bergman seeks a fifth term representing residents adding he still has …

UPPCO warns customers of a scammers increasing their presence in the state. Earlier this week UPPCO issued a warning to residents in Oakland County after two men posing as utility workers entered a 72 year old man’s home under the guise of conducting an investigation of a gas leak. The …

The Nature Conservancy encourages residents to take the Keweenaw County recreation survey. In a recent newsletter from The Nature Conservancy announcing dates for upcoming information sessions, the group also encouraged people taking the Keweenaw County Recreation survey. Recreation plans last for five years, and can include goals community recreation desires, …

A planned electric outage will impact customers next week in Baraga County. Starting Wednesday evening ATC has planned an electricity outage for Baraga Township and the Village of L’Anse. Power will be restored by 6am Thursday morning. ATC says the outage will enable crews to safely replace four electric poles …

Halloween is just around the corner. But downtown Houghton will fill with costumed characters on Saturday. Treat Street has been a community favorite event. As the event has grown in popularity, Business development coordinator Amy Zawada says the city has moved around traffic during the two hours. Invited the Keweenaw …