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Only a drill: Emergency response training held at Tech

HOUGHTON — Several local emergency responder groups participated in a disaster preparedness training Tuesday on Michigan Tech’s campus. The goal of the training was, “to evaluate our readiness to respond to situations,” said Chief Brian Cadwell of the university’s police ...

Hate crime punished: Houghton man sentenced in Temple Jacob case

MARQUETTE — The former Michigan Technological University student who spraypainted anti-Semitic symbols on Temple Jacob in Hancock as part of a coordinated campaign by a white supremacist group was sentenced to 26 months in prison in U.S. District Court in Marquette Tuesday. Nathan Weeden, ...

Driver sentenced to 15 years

L’ANSE — An Illinois man was sentenced to 57 months to 15 years in prison in Baraga County Circuit Court Monday for drunk driving in a fatal crash at the Holiday station in L’Anse. Dawaun Johnson, 24, of University Park, Illinois, was working for the CR England company on the night of ...

Finding community: Hundreds celebrate at second Keweenaw Pridefest

HANCOCK — Kicking off the start of Pride Month, the second annual Keweenaw Pridefest drew hundreds to the Hancock Beach Saturday. The event is put on by Keweenaw Queers, with the goal of being free, all-ages and inclusive, said President Kate Atkinson. This year’s theme, “Here and ...

Dealing with blight: Calumet Village approves seeking enforcement officer

CALUMET — The Calumet Village Council last Tuesday approved a motion to post an opening for the position of Blight Enforcement Officer. Village Manager Megan Haselden said during the regular May Village Council meeting that a wage amount and hours per week are topics the council will yet ...

Dixon found competent: Defendant accused in November fatal shooting

HOUGHTON — The Hancock man charged in a fatal shooting in downtown Houghton in November was ruled competent to stand trial in 97th District Court Friday. Evan Dixon, 60, appeared in 97th District Court via videoconference for Friday’s hearing. He underwent an evaluation at the State ...