[This is the first of a two-part series on EGLE’s actions involving Neuvokas. Part Two will look at what Neuvokas does, and the steps it has already taken to eliminate the ongoing issue of odor emissions from its manufacturing plant.] KEWEENAW COUNTY — Officials with the Department of ...
HOUGHTON — A Wisconsin mother and son are scheduled to face trial in October on charges of murdering a Hancock Township relative last year. Margaret Kempainen, 50, and Jacob Kempainen, 21, were bound over to Houghton County Circuit Court Monday after a four-and-a-half-hour preliminary hearing in 97th District Court. The Hartfield, Wisconsin, residents allegedly conspired to kill Alvin Kempainen, 87, in December. Alvin was Jacob’s grandfather and Margaret’s father-in-law. They were arrested the day after the incident in Clear Lake, Iowa. Margaret’s daughter and Jacob’s ...
Hancock artist Rebecca Paavo puts the finishing touches on a hopscotch piece on the sidewalk in front of Quincy Green Thursday night. The theme, Summertime Hopping into Autumn, will be complemented by a piece on the other side of Quincy Green depicting Winter Hopping into Spring. Paavo had put ...
SOUTH RANGE — The village of South Range has another great Fourth of July celebration planned for this year which, as always, promises to be a traditional event. Activities include a flag raising and Flag Pole Dedication to Veterans, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments, live music, an Old ...
HOUGHTON — On Saturday, Girl Scout Troop 5625 gathered at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park to educate the public about the importance of trees and native species, as well as plant a tree of their own. Despite the pounding rain, the four girls, along with Troop Leader Angel Miller, each read a ...
Part Two of a two-part series on the 2022 bond project construction. HANCOCK — Part of the Hancock Public Schools 2022 bond proposal included reconstruction and redesign of the parking lot, parent drop off and bus loop to increase safety for students, parents and busses, at the Barkell ...
