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Houghton has approved the city’s newest master plan for the next five years. Master plans cover a wide range of subjects related to the function, goal, and desires of a community. Houghton’s city council approved the master plan after countless hours of effort put into the document by the city planning commission and engaged residents over the past …

On to the next step. Last night the Keweenaw Community Foundation presented a 100000 dollar check to the Allouez Township to replace the old board sheeting in the Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink. Over 100 donors mostly from the local area contributed to the fundraising. Keweenaw Community Foundation Executive Director …

Before the plane can get off the water, Isle Royale Seaplane will need to complete a public hearing with the Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy. This evening EGLE will hold a public hearing for the Isle Royale Seaplane docks. Isle Royale Seaplane has applied for a permit under …

The City of Hancock has been recognized for its environmental leadership by the statewide Michigan Green Communities Program. As a part of the Michigan Green Communities Challenge local governments were awarded bronze, silver, gold, or platinum statuses for achievements made in energy efficiency, adaptation and resilience, recycling, and environmental justice. The City of Hancock earned …

The Calumet American Legion Post 61 proudly announces that Ahmeek Assistant Fire Chief Michael DeFina was selected as the Michigan American Legion Firefighter of the Year. Earlier this year the organization announced the DeFina as the firefighter of the year. But still needed to schedule an award ceremony to mark the …

Copper Shores Meals on Wheels will receive a 2,300-dollar grant from the Subaru Share the Love 2023 event. Subaru Share the Love will support the Meals on Wheels program for a second year by providing a 2,346.73 donation. Since 2008 the Japanese automaker has donated more than 30 million dollars to Meals …

Six months later Ahmeek has raised enough funds to support replacing the community ice rink boards. In December last year residents of Ahmeek, concerned about the weathering condition of the Ahmeek Ice Rink, organized a fundraising campaign with help from the Keweenaw Community Foundation. The project set a goal to raise …

Nestled in Painesdale lies the old Champion #4 Shaft Rockhouse, previously owned by the Copper Range Company. Today the former mine location still stands, receiving visitors rather than sending ore out. Painesdale Mine and Shaft President Michael Prast says that after the location was saved by local community efforts.  “And obviously when the mine closed, they couldn’t stop that. …

Copper Shores Outreach and Education will partner with West End Health Foundation to host a suicide prevention training course next week in Negaunee. Next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Great Lakes Recovery Center, the two groups will bring together residents willing to ASIST with suicide prevention. The Program will discuss …

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce announces details for the annual county-wide yard sale. The Baraga County Yard Sale offers an opportune time for residents to clear out clutter from their homes, while also picking another man’s trash to find treasures. The Baraga County yard sale will ask that those interested in …