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The Village of Calumet is consulting their legal counsel, to see if a 3-2 is good enough to pass their marijuana ordinance. The council has one vacant seat, and another member works for Michigan Tech, and could not make last night’s meeting. If the 3-2 vote is enough to pass …

Michigan Tech’s J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library has a new director. Erin Matas, former information services team leader for the library has accepted the position. In addition to previous positions in San Francisco and Brussels Belgium, Matas has also worked for the University of Michigan …

The Calumet Theatre is now selling raffle tickets for their annual fundraiser. Executive Director Marlin Lee. A link to the Calumet Theatre with locations to purchase tickets is here.  

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of small business training sessions for a pandemic economy. The first one is today, at noon. The sessions will continue through September. The chamber also has webinars to Step UP your business and also features webinars from Michigan’s Small Business Development …

The Finlandia Alumni Board is hoping to raise $30,000 during this year’s Giving Day on September 1st. All funds raised will go toward baseline testing for all students and employees, along with personal protective equipment and anything else needed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The FAB Giving Day …

Aspiring actors and stage hands are needed for the Hancock School Districts first play of the year. It’s a serious play, set during the flu pandemic of 1918. Two males are needed for larger roles, and three are needed for smaller roles. Two women are needed for larger roles, with …

Thanks to the FY2019 assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, the Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department has received a $173,000 FEMA new vehicle acquisition grant. They plan to use the funding to purchase a new light duty rescue truck, replacing a 1985 pick up, which they acquired from the …

Michigan’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Initiative got a $1.2 million boost from Ikea. This from Governor Whitmer’s press conference earlier today. Whitmer also reminded everyone of the importance of a flu shot. A media blitz sponsored by Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is also on the way. Bryan …

State Police have busted a puppy mill in Rock, and 134 dogs are now in need of homes. Most are mother dogs with puppies or appear to be pregnant. Dogs of various breeds and sizes were rescued, and are housed at the Delta Animal Shelter in Escanaba. Monetary donations along …

Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s economy isn’t in as bad as economists first thought. During the state’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, it was said that Michigan had a stronger than anticipated recovery. Federal COVID-19 recovery aid, consumer spending, manufacturing and the auto industry have all helped Michigan’s …