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Village manager hopes to revitalize Agassiz Park

CALUMET VILLAGE — Calumet Village Manager Megan Haselden wants Agassiz Park to become a popular recreational space for community members again. Just one of her visions for the park, she said, is to see kids playing there and families having picnics. “I’m hoping that in the future I can ...

Treat street goes to the dogs

HOUGHTON — Humans and animals alike joined in the Halloween fun for Saturday’s Treat Street in Houghton. Ghouls and goblins walked alongside Marios and Luigis as they filled their bags with candy on Shelden Avenue during the city’s 14th annual trick-or-treating event. Even police ...

TNC: Road restrictions to Clark Mine

As a result of heavier than expected road usage by full-sized vehicles throughout the Keweenaw Heartlands, The Nature Conservancy has felt compelled to limit the Clark Mine Road to ORV and ATV usage. Several factors led to the limitation of the road, including the cost of maintaining the road ...

Hancock to decide on purchase of former Finlandia buildings

HANCOCK — The City of Hancock is seeking the public’s opinions on whether it should acquire three former Finlandia University properties to preserve them for future development. The city council will hold a public hearing 6 p.m. Tuesday on a tentative agreement to purchase Wargelin Hall, ...

Person dies after medical emergency at Baraga Co. Jail

BARAGA — A person died after a medical emergency at the Baraga County Jail earlier this week, the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. The person suffered the emergency on Monday morning, Undersheriff Dave Miller said. Rescue measures were put into place and the person was taken ...

Rock your school

HOUGHTON — Houghton Elementary School kids got the rock-star treatment Thursday during the annual Rock Your School event. As kids arrived Thursday morning, they were welcomed by live music by local musicians. Inside, a red carpet led them to an arch of balloons. The PTO began organizing ...