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Windy conditions affect catch of local fish business

HANCOCK - A Hancock fish market and restaurant are experiencing some difficulties with inventory from continuous windy conditions on Lake Superior. The storms and continuous wind this spring and summer are creating issues with hazardous conditions out on the water as well as hindering the ...

Houghton eatery in final days of business

HOUGHTON — After serving Houghton for over two years, Chicago Beefs recently announced it will be closing. They plan to remain open until their meat supply runs out, which means they will likely be shutting down before the end of the week. The sandwich shop, which has been a favorite of ...

Flying straight: Seaplane operators, residents weigh in on Hubbell project

HUBBELL — Operators of the Isle Royale Seaplanes base in Hubbell and nearby residents weighed in on the project during a public hearing Thursday on a marina built for the plane. Isle Royale Seaplanes, which had previously operated in Ripley, plans to operate out of the Hubbell starting this ...

True to Tom’s vision: Delaware Mine open under new ownership

GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Delaware Mine opened for tours this week under new owners. Tom and Lani Poynter had owned and operated the mine since its opening on July 5, 1977, until September 2023, when Tom passed away. The mine is now owned by Tom’s daughter and her husband, Laurie and Bob ...

Backcountry outfitter opens in Copper Harbor

COPPER HARBOR — A new backcountry outfitter conducted its soft opening Sunday, when the Isle Royale Queen IV made its first trip to Isle Royale for the season. Wise Old Man of Isle Royale is located in the former Frontier Gift Shop, located at 234 Sixth Street. The store is a backcountry ...