One lane of M-26 remains closed in Keweenaw County this week as crews finish replacing a culvert 1.6 miles west of the US-41/M-26 intersection in Copper Harbor. Michigan Department of Transportation contracted crews are completing a $153,000 maintenance project to remove and replace a deteriorated culvert on M-26. The roadway …
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The following press release was issued by KCF: Hancock, Michigan— The Keweenaw Community Foundation announces our funds’ scholarship recipients for 2019. The Foundation administrates a number of scholarships that have been established by area families and community members. These opportunities for local students support their goals in higher education and continuing …
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Distinguished Service Medals: Deputy Hans Tolkkinen and Deputy Angela Miles of Houghton County — with Houghton County Sheriff’s Office, MI. Two deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office are among those to be honored at the Michigan Sheriff’s Association annual awards ceremony. The awards honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service …
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State Representative Greg Markkanen is hosting a photo contest for residents of the 110th District. The theme for the photo contest is summer in the U.P. and there will be three winners selected. The winning photos will be displayed in Markkanen’s Lansing office and the photographers will be invited to …
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A tragic accident involving a suspected drunk driver and a horse drawn carriage in Michigan a few days ago is serving as a reminder to all motorists to be aware of carriages and horse drawn buggies on the road. Several children were fatally injured in the crash and other family …
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A 12-year-old girl from Ahmeek was seriously injured in a rollover ORV accident on Sunday. Deputies from the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident just after 5:00pm on private property off 5 Mile Point Road in Allouez Township. Authorities say the girl was driving a 2013 Arctic Cat …
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A pair of Upper Peninsula residents are being selected by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on state boards and commissions. Marquette County Sheriff Gregory Zyburt is a member of the Marquette Area Public Schools Crisis Team. He is appointed to succeed Sheriff Douglas Wright who resigned May 10th to represent …
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Library Restaurant and Brew Pub in 2015 The following press release was issued by The Library Restaurant: Opening soon in the familiar location generations of Copper Country residents and visitors have come to know and love is The Library Restaurant. The family-owned business will be open this summer, and the …
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Jefferson Hamer by Joe Singh The following press release was issued by Pine Mountain Music Festival: Anticipation is growing for this year’s Pine Mountain Music Festival (PMMF), which kicks off June 17 in Iron Mountain when Moira Smiley and Jefferson Hamer present a one of a kind concert. Moira Smiley …
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