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Starry, starry nights: Keweenaw Dark Sky Park fully endorsed

It’s official! The Keweenaw Dark Sky Park received its full endorsement certification Tuesday. After over a year of going through the endorsement process with the International Dark Sky Association, this lookout location at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor is in pristine ...

Composting cuts down on trash in the landfill

Copper Country Recycling Initiative Press release Attention Copper Country Residents: Composting is in!  Cut down on the amount of trash you send to the landfill. Decrease methane gas in the atmosphere. Create soil for your garden. Enhance your flower beds and homegrown vegetables with ...

Column: Poor initial planning led to costly mistakes

When Charles Lawton replaced John Harris as the Quincy Mining Company’s superintendent in December 1905, he had already managed several managed several mines and had brought with him years of experience. A graduate of the Michigan College of Mines, Lawton was thoroughly educated and ...

Hancock passes solar, wind ordinance

HANCOCK — The Hancock City Council approved a solar and wind ordinance for the coming year Wednesday. The ordinance allows for small accessory solar or wind systems throughout the city, which provide power for on-site consumption. Restrictions cover setback, height, decibel level and other ...

Pettibone donates to food program in honor of World Hunger Day

Baraga — Pettibone has donated 220 pounds of nonperishable foods to the Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency, providing hundreds of meals to those in need. The local engineering and manufacturing company collected employee donations throughout May in honor of World Hunger ...

Hancock students take home honors at regional, state competitions

Two Hancock High School construction students took first place in the Annual U.P. Construction Skills Challenge, in Negaunee Township on April 28, while the Barkell Elementary School Girls Who Code team also earned honors at the V2X Statewide Competition, a release from Superintendent Steve ...