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Blueprint for tomorrow

EAGLE RIVER — Keweenaw County property owners and residents will have their final opportunity to shape the peninsula's long-term growth policies this afternoon as a mandatory 63-day public review period comes to a close amid some public confusion. The Keweenaw County Planning Commission has scheduled a formal public hearing for 4 p.m. today at the courthouse in Eagle River. The session is designated to document public comment on the updated draft of the Keweenaw County Master Plan before the commission forwards its final recommendations to the County Board. The timing of the hearing ...

Supporting nutrition

HOUGHTON — The BHK Child Development Board has received a $98,000 grant to improve its Fresh Food and Nutritional Wellness programs. In part because of the grant BHK aims to overhaul all of its kitchens, provide whole fruits and vegetables, as well as support mothers breastfeeding their ...

Rising from the ashes

LAURIUM — The Village of Laurium has announced it will be holding the Grand Opening for the new Laurium Public Works Garage from 3-6 p.m. on Oct. 12 according to Village Manager Ian Lewis. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3 p.m. with free food, beverages, and desserts being served ...

Looking to cut the increase

MARQUETTE — State Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking state regulators to sharply reduce a proposed Upper Peninsula Power Co. electric rate increase, arguing the utility should receive no more than $9.9 million of the $17.3 million it wants. Nessel filed testimony with the Michigan ...

Celebrating Family & Freedom

CHASSELL — The posters advertising Saturday's Family Freedom Festival in Chassell, promised an "afternoon full of fun and information." Judging by the reaction of the hundreds who came to the Chassell VFW Hall, the promise was fulfilled. Sponsored by the Chassell VFW District 15 and ...

A home of their own

HOUGHTON — Members, alumnae and supporters of Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority gathered at its properties on 212 and 214 East St. in Houghton Saturday to celebrate renovations and additions to the houses. Mayor Robert Megowen helped cut the ribbon and said the ADA members have always been a ...