Volunteers are needed for a full-scale disaster exercise that will be held on the Michigan Tech campus Thursday, May 9. The exercise is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and volunteers will be needed from 2 to 8 p.m. In order for the exercise to be successful, approximately 100 volunteers …
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It’s going to be a busy summer for the Keweenaw National Historical Park. Park Superintendent Wendy Davis outlined the packed schedule to the park’s Advisory Commission Tuesday. For years, Davis said there has been discussion surrounding the warehouse on Red Jacket Road across from the Calumet Township offices. Davis said …
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Main Street Calumet continues their work to help support Calumet businesses and the surrounding area. Executive Director Leah Polzien gave a presentation to the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission at their quarterly meeting Tuesday. Polzien thanked the Commission for supporting Main Street Calumet in getting a grant to help …
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A Houghton County man is facing charges for delivering meth. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested a 34-year-old Painesdale man on Monday following a six-month long investigation. The suspect was arrested during a traffic stop near Twin Lakes. During the traffic stop approximately 8 grams of meth …
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The following press release was issued by the Green Burial Alliance: So you want a green burial—no embalming, no vault, just returning to mother earth? Learn how to plan for it at a free community workshop sponsored by the Keweenaw Green Burial Alliance (KGBA). The workshop, “Planning a Green Burial,” …
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The following press release was issued by the Calumet Theatre: THE VOICE — “Live Top 13” Episode 1515A — Pictured: Chris Kroeze — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) From Barron, Wisconsin, singer and songwriter Chris Kroeze connects with both the hearts and minds of audiences across various generations. His live show …
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The following press release was issued by the Calumet Theatre: Ticket sales for the remainder of the Calumet Theatre’s sensational 2019 Season Schedule begin on May 1 for Calumet Theatre Members & May 15 for the General Public. Online ticket sales also begin on May 15. Twelve Theatre sponsored performances …
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The following press release was issued by the MDNR: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recommended a series of deer regulation changes for the upcoming fall hunting seasons, which the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will be discussing over the next three months. Several opportunities for public comment will be …
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Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 22-year-old man from Caspian, Michigan on Monday for charges related to manufacturing meth. The Caspian Police Department and detectives from UPSET initiated the investigation several weeks ago after obtaining evidence of manufacturing meth. Detectives obtained a search warrant for …
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Rabbit Island, photo courtesy of Rob Gorski The application period for the 2019 Rabbit Island School has been extended until Sunday, May 19. The Rabbit Island Foundation and the Portage Lake District Library have partnered to create a unique, place-based arts and ecology program for area students who attend Houghton-Portage Township Schools. …
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