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In addition to the closure of US-41 and evacuation in the area immediately surrounding Hancock’s Santori’s Corner, Thursday’s tanker spill has closed the Portage Canal. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department made the decision after noticing signs of gasoline on the opposite waterfront, says Kate Beer. Even if you are …

A fuel tanker heading north on US-41 lost control making the hard right turn near Ethel Avenue in Hancock at about 8:10 Thursday morning. The cab stayed upright and the driver was uninjured, but it detached from the load it was hauling. The tank itself overturned onto its side, and …

The volunteer effort to pick up litter and debris on the outlying areas east of Copper Harbor was a success. The inaugural Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition clean up held May 27th had 40 volunteers combing High Rock Bay, Clark Mine, and numerous remote roads before meeting back at The Mariner …

Manager Eric Waara and members of the Houghton City Council discussed the possibility of selling City Center on Sheldon Avenue at Wednesday night’s meeting. It is only a thought exercise at this point, with no new location for staff being looked at yet. However, the idea was received well. Currently …

A familiar sight is set to rise above Hancock’s Quincy Green on Thursday. Volunteers will adorn the Midsummer pole with boughs before hoisting it into place for a community Juhannus celebration at 3:00 PM. Finnish American Center Interim Director David Maki says you can expect it to be around for …

A good time has turned into a good cause. The Village of Laurium presented the Salvation Army with a check totaling $1,035.00 on Saturday to be used to aid those affected by Calumet’s Fifth Street Fire. The George Gipp Ice Arena is hosting roller skating during the summer and opening …

At Monday’s Hancock Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Steve Patchin talked about two scheduled facilities improvements. Bathrooms at Barkell Elementary are set to be remodeled and the entrance to the High School/Middle School will have pavement replaced and leveled at a cost of $230,700. Only one bid was received for …

The City of Houghton is one step closer to getting a new hotel. UP Architects and Engineers presented on a proposal for an extended stay lodging on Razorback Drive between the Goodwill store and The Rock House/Mine Shaft. The design fulfilled all requirements of the site plan review checklist and …

City Manager Eric Waara presented plans for the Houghton pier to the Michigan Strategic Fund Tuesday morning. The body approved the Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant that will help to reshape the waterfront near the Portage Lake District Library at a total cost of $4,035,010. The project was originally set …

At Monday’s Houghton-Portage Township Board of Education meeting, the long, distinguished career of John Christianson was honored. John Christianson was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Education Employee Award. President Nels Christopherson talked about Christianson’s contributions to the district. I’m gonna mention two numbers without a big, long speech. The first is …