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Isle Royale Seaplanes moving to 6-acre site on Torch Lake

HUBBELL — The seaplanes heading to Isle Royale this summer will be taking off from a different spot. Isle Royale Seaplanes is moving to a new location on 16th Street in Hubbell starting this season, which starts May 19. The 6-acre site will include hangar and office space, docks, boat ramp, ...

Life as Great Lakes lighthouse keeper

THE KEWEENAW PENINSULA — According to the Michigan Lighthouse Guide, there are over 200 operating lighthouses lining the Great Lakes shorelines. Research from Central Michigan University’s Clarke Historical library revealed Michigan’s first lighthouse was constructed in 1825 as the ...

Signing on: Radio Keweenaw looking for funding, feedback

CALUMET — A Keweenaw nonprofit is hoping to create a new community radio station mixing archival interviews, educational content and music. Radio Keweenaw is being launched by the non-profit Rabbit Foundation. The FM station is the joint project of Andrew Ranville and Annamarie Sysling. ...

Planting an idea: March is perfect time to explore local seed libraries

HOUGHTON — For many enthusiasts, gardening season is quickly approaching, while for others, it has already begun. Each year, many veteran gardeners throughout the Western Upper Peninsula extend the growing season by starting seeds indoors in March or early April. But as the popularity of ...

Calumet teen jailed in car theft

HANCOCK — A 19-year-old Calumet man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car from Hancock Wednesday. The tan 2005 Chevy Impala was reported stolen from an address on west Quincy Street around 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, the Hancock Police Department said in a release. The keys to the car had ...

Renovation for Rhythm: Houghton Council OKs loan request for city building

HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council approved a revolving loan fund request to reconfigure the Rhythm building to create additional spaces inside. Julien Properties will receive the $148,000 loan for interior improvements to the building at 418 Shelden Ave. The five-year loan will have a 4% ...