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One dead in Mohawk fire

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — An early Thursday morning structure fire on Sixth Street in Mohawk Location claimed the life of one person, according to Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala. At approximately 2 a.m. Thursday, the Allouez Township Volunteer Fire Department was called to the structure ...

Officer turnover in Grant Township

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Supervisor Scott Ochodnicky was appointed to the position of township clerk during a special meeting of the Grant Township Board Thursday morning. Ochodnicky replaced former clerk Stacia Lynn, who resigned last week. She replaced Greg Lis, who resigned in ...

Copper Shores Bridges gives people a path out of poverty

HOUGHTON — A new program is helping equip people with the tools and resources they need to become more stable and self-sufficient. Copper Shores Bridges had its first classes in January 2023. The program, part of the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, consists of multiple courses. ...

Hancock School Board hears library contract renewal proposal

HANCOCK — Portage Lake District Library Director Katrina Linde-Moriarty on Monday provided details and budget breakdowns on a contract proposal between Hancock School Board and PLDL for continued operations of Hancock School Public Library. Linde-Moriarty said the PLDL Board is proposing a ...

Exploring options

HOUGHTON — Houghton High School may join the many schools around the country with weighted grade-point averages to award more points for advanced classes. The Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board discussed instituting a weighted grade-point average at its meeting Monday. The district ...

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, ...