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Empty Kayak found on Lake Superior

KEWEENAW COUNTY – Local law enforcement along with the Coast Guard are investigating the discovery of an unmanned kayak on Lake Superior. At approximately 11 a.m. Friday, the Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety notice announcing it had located a blue and white recreational kayak afloat ...

Asst. Energy Secretary to visit

HOUGHTON — U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson will visit Michigan Technological University on Tuesday for a campus visit focused on critical minerals, workforce development and Michigan Tech's role in advancing U.S. energy priorities. Robertson leads the U.S. Department of ...

Stepping down

HOUGHTON — The Portage Lake District Library Board will undergo changes within the next month. At its regular meeting Wednesday, the board's Vice President Jennifer Donovan, announced she will step down from the board after the meeting. Donovan has served on the library board since 2010 ...

Lace ’em up!

LAURIUM — Village officials are getting the George Gipp Ice Arena set for the upcoming ice skating season with an increased number of rental skates and a new skate sharpener. Last year, Laurium Village Manager Ian Lewis announced a new ice skate rental program during public skating hours. ...

A bloomin’ success

HOUGHTON - The City of Houghton announced the Michigan Arts and Culture Council has awarded $4,000 in Project Support funding to Digital Bloom, the community arts experience held earlier this month. According to a press release from the City of Houghton, this support reinforces the importance ...

Cameras in Calumet?

CALUMET – Last month, the Calumet Village Council adopted a resolution to apply for a $5,000 Michigan Participating Plan (Par Plan) grant to assist in funding a municipal camera security system. At the July 21 meeting, concerns were raised by residents about what kind of camera system would ...