IRON MOUNTAIN — A citizen is criticizing Dickinson County’s decision in January to use opioid settlement funds to acquire a body scanner for its correctional center, while county officials maintain the purchase was appropriate. Liz Murray of Iron Mountain claims the county could face legal ...
CALUMET – Two blighted historic Fifth Street buildings are about to begin a new chapter. A press release from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that two long-vacant historic buildings, the Quello Block and the adjacent Kirby building, will be redeveloped into a ...
COPPER HARBOR — The Keweenaw Lions Club is now selling tickets for its Lake Superior Cruise fundraiser aboard the Isle Royale Queen IV. Limited tickets are $30 each and are already selling quickly. Cruise will depart from the Isle Royale Queen Dock in Copper Harbor, Sunday September 21. ...
HANCOCK — Hancock’s Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture committees have been established to oversee areas of preparation for celebrations to accompany the city’s special designation. The report and more came from Todd Gast of Hancock’s Development Downtown Authority (DDA) during the its ...
L’Anse — The subject of abused and neglected animals was discussed at this week's meeting of the Baraga County Board of Commissioners. At its meeting Monday, the board passed a resolution to support Senate Bills 293 and 294. The bills surround the subject of abused and neglected animals. ...
CALUMET – The ongoing project at the Calumet Theatre to restore steam heat to the theater promises a warm space for shows and events this winter. In Sept. 2024 a new boiler was ordered to replace an existing one that had failed. Installation of the new boiler was completed by Marty’s ...