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Cameras in Calumet?

CALUMET – Last month, the Calumet Village Council adopted a resolution to apply for a $5,000 Michigan Participating Plan (Par Plan) grant to assist in funding a municipal camera security system. At the July 21 meeting, concerns were raised by residents about what kind of camera system would be used and how the data would be stored and accessed. Calumet resident Shannon Perkins is among the concerned and spoke at Tuesday's Council meeting. During public comment, Perkins expressed worries over who would have access to the footage and was unclear what precipitated the need for

Copperwood project receives grants

GOGEBIC COUNTY — The Michigan Strategic Fund Board has approved a $50 million performance-based grant under the Strategic Site Readiness…

Life Beyond the Mines

CALUMET – The Keweenaw Peninsula is known for its' copper mining history. Knowledge about that time period is primarily focused…

Stabbing suspect arraigned

ST. IGNACE — The suspect in a stabbing that took place Friday in Mackinac County has been arraigned on his…

Completing the final step

KEWEENAW COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources contacted the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners earlier this month regarding…

At a standstill

HANCOCK — The City of Hancock Planning Commission met Monday to discuss plans regarding Navy Street and to update the…

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A bloomin' success

HOUGHTON - The City of Houghton announced the Michigan Arts and Culture Council has…

CALUMET – Last month, the Calumet Village Council adopted a resolution to apply for a $5,000…

Cameras in Calumet?

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Thursday 2 p.m. Poultry/Rabbit Show (Small Animal Barn) 2 p.m. Whispering Pines Mobile 200…

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A big thank you Editor: THE BUS, is gone … but all the items donated (over 10,000) have been organized, inventoried and are waiting to be packed into backpacks and distributed to the kids. OUR COMMUNITY gave an estimated $9,890.00 worth of school supplies, back packs, underwear and socks, with an additional $1,250 in…

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The meaning of the Fourth of July

Each July 4, Americans both at home and abroad, gather to celebrate. Under skies ablaze with fireworks, on streets lined with youngsters waiting for candy from passing floats or simply standing with family in front of grills smelling of seared burgers and hot dogs, we celebrate. We celebrate and remember the formation of a…

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Gary Evans

HOUGHTON — Gary Thomas Evans, longtime resident of Houghton, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born December 30, 1940, in El Paso, Texas; he was the son of Thomas J. and Evelyn (Graver) Evans. His life's work was as an educator and educational consultant, primarily in the…