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Plant this, don’t plant that! Sigrid Resh from Michigan Tech and the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) will be giving a presentation on the subject tomorrow evening. The virtual talk is being sponsored by Keweenaw Wild Ones. Marcia Goodrich says that unfortunately some of the area’s most popular plantings …

A film about human trafficking, and what it can look like in Michigan, is screening at Hancock Central High School tonight. A reception will start at 5:30 for Ring of Silence and the movie begins at 6:15. Keweenaw Report spoke with Iron River Police Chief Curt Herrington. He says that …

The finish line is in sight for Hancock’s Planning Commission. Members, along with city staff, have been working on overhauling the zoning ordinance that governs future development for more than 12 months. The last time the document was modified was the 1970’s, nearly 50 years ago. Kim Littleton of OHM …

Cupid will have to restock his quiver. Valentine’s Day is coming to South Range on the 19th thanks to the village’s Fourth of July Committee. It’s hosting a dance at the VFW Hall, filled with music from the Slick Nickel Band and financial prizes, according to President Mike Renier. We’ll …

New signs have gone up warning of upcoming work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Originally scheduled for last week, closures are now expected to happen tonight and early Friday. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the span will be closed entirely to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic intermittently between …

The Adams Township Board of Trustees will be focusing on a proposed zoning ordinance at tonight’s meeting, which begins at the town hall at 6:00. A public hearing on the matter was held last Tuesday and the planning commission approved the document later in the week. The ordinance has had …

The title of Royal Majesty was up for grabs inside the Rozsa Center Saturday night. The coronation ceremony began at 7:00 and highlighted “students for their excellence within the community and on campus.” Eight candidates vied for the crown. Abbie Bethune took home the Queen title. First runner up was …

Mohawk’s Scott Pacetti was arrested Thursday after a year-long investigation into his drug dealing. He has been charged with 14 counts related to possessing or distributing a rash of narcotics, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, and MDMA (ecstasy). Detectives with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team have conducted undercover drug …

An opinion in Kamin vs. City of Houghton was released Friday morning by the 12th Circuit Court. Judge Charles Goodman ruled in favor of the Houghton Planning Commission related to a dispute over its approval of a site plan for a potential Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on an outlot between …

It’s a common sight in winter to see snowmobiles criss-crossing the canal once the water freezes, but this year there are unusual dangers associated with the activity. The City of Houghton suggests that you stay on the designated trail system, which features a crossing on the lower level of the …