The long-awaited shipment of curbside recycling bins for Hancock city residents has arrived. The 35-gallon bins normally cost $60.00, but are being made available for just $10.00 thanks to a grant. 400 bins are available. They can be picked up at the Department of Public Works on Tomasi Drive tomorrow …
Read More »PHF Offers Recreation Grants
The Portage Health Foundation is looking to help pay for some projects that will enhance recreational facilities and resources in the region. Up to $100,000 is available to cover a collection of grants. Previous projects funded through this effort include improvements to Gratiot River Park in Keweenaw County, Point Abbaye …
Read More »Two Escape Injuries in Ontonagon County Crashes
Slippery roads caused a couple of traffic crashes in Ontonagon County. Tuesday morning around 7:30, Boyd Roberts of Ontonagon lost control while northbound on the Norwich Road near Perander Road. His vehicle overturned, and was badly damaged. Yesterday afternoon at 1:00, Marissa Brand of Marquette was turning from First Street …
Read More »Houghton County Board Picks Potential Jail Site
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners has identified a site for a potential new jail, sheriff’s office and district court building. Commissioners Roy Britz and Gretchen Janssen have been researching sites of five to seven acres that are located within the Houghton City Limits, or could be annexed to the …
Read More »Burton Continues As LL-H School Board President
The leadership of the Lake Linden-Hubbell Board of Education will remain the same this year. At Monday evening’s annual re-organizational meeting, Patricia Burton was re-elected board president. Jeff Dennis will continue as vice-president. Meetings will continue to be held the second Monday of each month – except for next month. …
Read More »Locatelli Will Head CLK School Board
Phyllis Locatelli will continue as president of the CLK Board of Education. At its meeting last night, the board selected Jason Wickstrom to serve as vice-president this year. The board thanked Matthew Hampton for his work in obtaining an $18,531 grant to cover additional instruction to help early elementary school …
Read More »Dr. Azzarello Joins UGL Health Staff
Dr. Cathy Azzarello Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center has added a new pediatrician to its Hancock staff. Cathy Azzarello, MD, is a Wisconsin native who received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She and her husband, Joe, have relocated to the Keweenaw from Neenah, …
Read More »Portage Twp Board Deals With Property Issues for Church, Soccer Facility
An indoor-outdoor soccer facility in Hurontown is a step closer to reality. Last night, the Portage Township Board learned that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has cleared the property near the existing recreation area for use. A private developer is hoping to build one indoor field, …
Read More »Baraga County Government Raises Starting Wage, Appoints DHHS Board Member
Workers beginning their employment with Baraga County will be paid more. Last night, the Board of Commissioners raised the county’s basic starting wage from $14.00 per hour to $16.50. Commissioners noted that they have been having trouble attracting applicants at the $14.00 rate, and that $16.50 will still be a …
Read More »St. Vincent Benefits from L’Anse Christmas Tree Contest
The St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baraga County will clear nearly $700 from the recent L’Anse Christmas Tree contest. Leanne Davis from the village council announced the winners last evening… 20 businesses decorated trees for the holiday. Patrons voted for their favorites by making cash donations, which go to …
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