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Missteps hold up audit in Allouez

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — The township’s 2023 audit was the focus of a special meeting of the Township Board on Monday, which resulted in the resignation of township clerk Becky Butala and deputy clerk Bob Tarvis. A retired township clerk, Tarvis had been requested by Supervisor Mark Aho to make ...

Residents should pick up a free radon test kit during Radon Action Month

HANCOCK – January is National Radon Action Month. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department wants to let the public know about radon testing, mitigation resources, and the importance of testing your home. Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels of radon gas may be in ...

Up to $100K available in grants

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has released a request for proposals focusing on community recreational facilities and resources. Up to $100,000 is available. Grant applications are due Monday, March 11, 2024. Application information can be found on the Copper Shores website. In ...

Michigan Tech reacts to death of student

The Michigan Tech community reacts to a student’s death in a downstate explosion in late December. Senior Kenny Bragg died in a house explosion on Dec. 30 near Whitmore Lake, Michigan, along with his parents and sister: Hope Bragg, Don Bragg and Elizabeth Bragg. Richard Pruden, Kenny’s ...

Mont Ripley reopens after warm weather closure

RIPLEY — Long lines of skies and snowboarders came out Saturday for the reopening of Mont Ripley. The Michigan Technological University ski hill had opened in December, but shut down again before Christmas due to abnormally warm temperatures and rain. There’d been 4 inches of rain in ...

Next step in murder case

HOUGHTON — Evan Dixon will undergo psychological evaluation for competency to stand trial for murder and for criminal responsibility related to his charges for a November murder in downtown Houghton. Dixon, 59, of Houghton appeared via Zoom for the hearing on his requests in 97th District ...