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County moves ahead with EO Center plans

EAGLE RIVER — Keweenaw County has received the funds of a $50,000 Rural Readiness Grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Rural Prosperity for its planned County Emergency Operations Center. The Keweenaw Community Foundation and The Nature Conservancy in Michigan are co-applicants on the grant, which the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development designed to support rural communities in planning and capacity building. The $50,000 grant stipulates a $10,000 match being divided by TNC, the KCF and the county Sheriff’s ...

Houghton County reports more building in 2023

HOUGHTON — New construction in Houghton County was up over last year, Building Inspector Todd LaRoux said during Tuesday’s monthly board meeting. The county issued 425 building permits last year, compared to 398 in 2022. The total cost of construction increased by even more — up ...

Calumet artist creates Sauna Week poster

A press Thursday release from Finlandia Foundation National, announced that National Sauna Week, Feb. 18-24, celebrates its third year with a new look: the winning entry in the inaugural poster art competition. Debbie Paver of Calumet, Michigan, submitted the winning poster entry and says, ...

Allouez search for clerk successful

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — Ken Rowe has been appointed to the position of clerk of Allouez Township. Rowe replaces former clerk, Becky Butala, who resigned during a special meeting of the township board on Jan. 8, in response to criticism stemming from delays in completing the 2023 township audit as a result of the township’s inaccurate financial record-keeping. At the board’s regular January meeting, held on Jan. 10, the board found itself limited in its ability to carry out routine functions, including paying the bills. In addition to preparing financial statements and other ...

5th & Elm at the Orpheum Theater opens in Hancock

HANCOCK — After more than a year of expansion and construction, 5th & Elm, on Quincy Street, in Hancock, conducted a “soft opening” this past week. By definition, a soft opening, according to simpletexting.com, is the low-key opening of a new service, product, or place. Restaurant ...

Helmer appoints two assistant prosecutors for Houghton County

HOUGHTON — Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Helmer announced that after having open positions for over a year, he has hired two new Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys for the County of Houghton. Both positions will start on Feb. 5 and serve in the various courts here in Houghton County. Helmer has appointed Hilary Baker as Chief Assistant Prosecutor. A graduate of Calvin University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Baker is a career prosecutor with 10 years experience, fighting for the most vulnerable victims. Baker started her career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Kent County, ...