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The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Department is hosting its fourth annual Public Safety Day this Saturday afternoon in Mohawk. Other agencies will be involved, including fire departments and ambulance crews. Sheriff Curt Pennala says there will be plenty of activities for the kids, important in uniting a community and those who …

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Friday that Houghton has been certified as a Redevelopment Ready Community. To gain the recognition the city had to complete an update to its Master Plan and make changes to the zoning code, review its internal processes, adopt new council and commission procedures, enhance …

A familiar team from Lansing drank from the Julius T. Nachazel Cup Sunday evening, following two days of competition at the Hancock Driving Park. The 63rd International Frisbee Tournament consisted of 12 teams, with a local squad coming within points of playing for the championship. Hancock’s Shottle Bop crew ended …

Sweet is the head that wears the crown. An overflow crowd lined the pavilion at Centennial Park in Chassell for the Strawberry Festival Queen competition Friday night. Thirteen contestants vied for the honor in the culmination of a week’s worth of effort. Sixty percent of the judges’ score came from …

The Stanton Township Board of Trustees is tasked with replacing John Mattila as supervisor after he resigned at a meeting earlier this week. A controversial wind farm proposal has heated up in recent months, but Mattila said that was not a factor in his decision. I want to let you …

Pristine wetlands, hundreds of birds and mammals, and a trail that connects two towns. Snowmobile trail #15 cuts straight through the Sturgeon River Sloughs Wildlife Area, and connects visitors from Chassell to Baraga. But one bridge stands in the way of the trail reopening. In 2019 following some flooding, the …

The Oak House was granted relief for its water bill at Wednesday’s Hancock City Council meeting, even if it was in a different form than what was requested. The community home serves people with disabilities and is at 19631 Sampson Street, technically outside city limits in bordering Quincy Township. The …

He will be giving a free presentation through Grow From The Heart at Hancock’s Porvoo Park on Wednesday, July 14th at 4 PM. For two hours, Lanese will teach you about the fermentation process, and how to add a bit of crunch to go with the perfect presentation for your …

25-year-old Kyle Ross Moilanen of Baraga has been arrested as a result of an investigation by the Michigan State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He was arraigned on Friday, July 2nd in 97th District Court for one charge of aggravated possession of child sexually-abusive material. As defined in …

Hancock is hoping to find owners passionate about their pooches. Cost estimates for the dog park site near the Four Seasons Chalet have risen to around $75,000. Officials say the biggest culprit is the steel fence needed to secure the enclosure. A recent bid from a Marquette area firm came …