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Breakfast raises $3,600 for CHO
On April 20, Chassell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6507 and Auxiliary and the Chassell Lions Club joined forces to put on a Community Benefit pancake/french toast/sausage breakfast at the Chassell VFW. Volunteers from both organizations worked together to put on the event. Attendance was overwhelming and the breakfast raised...
Hancock police search for driver of vehicle that damaged Porvoo Park
The City of Hancock and the City of Hancock Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the driver of a white truck that caused significant damage to facilities at Porvoo Park. On Friday, June 28, a white truck drove over the grass at Porvoo Park at about 10:40...
Michigan Tech University Given High Marks In Princeton Review Rankings
The Princeton Review named Michigan Technological University as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2024. The education services company reports seven categories of ranked lists. Among the nation’s public colleges and universities, Michigan Tech was named No. 2 on the list of Best Schools for Internships, No. 9 for...
Dave’s BP earns trip to title game to face Houghton Building Supply
HANCOCK — In Portage Lake Little League playoff action Monday, Dave’s BP earned a trip to the championship game Tuesday by toppling Coke, 12-1. In the other semifinal game, Houghton Building Supply defeated L’Anse, 5-2. Blake Heltunen got the win for Dave’s BP by going 6 1/3 innings and striking out 11.
Driver identified in Porvoo Park incident
HANCOCK — The driver in a Friday night inci- dent that damaged the boardwalk at Porvoo Park has come forward. Hancock police cited the driver, an adult male, for failing to report a property damage accident, said Officer Nanue Houle. About 10:40 p.m. Friday night, when the man drove...
5th Annual Alberta Fest Triumphs
ALBERTA, Mich. (WLUC) - Cars, crafts, and other fun activities took over the historic village of Alberta on Saturday. The 5th annual Alberta Fest was held at the Ford Center and Forest. The festival featured a car show, craft vendors, live music, and kids’ activities. Activities and vendors were spread throughout the grounds of the environmental education center. The Ford Center’s facilities coordinator John Carroll said it’s a great way for people to learn about what they do.
One-third of AQD odor investigations yields action
AHMEEK — Last Thursday, officials with the Department of Environmental Quality addressed a gathering of about 30 people at the Allouez Township Community Center regarding enforcement action the DEQ is initiating against Ahmeek-based Neuvokas Corp. The actions are in response to numerous complaints with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy from local residents regarding intense and frequent odor emitted during its manufacturing process over the past three years.
Briefs
ESCANABA — The Delta Dems will meet Wednesday, July 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Carpenters and Millwrights Hall, 1219 1st Ave. So, Escanaba. Please note the date and location change. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email deltademsmi@gmail.com. Free Clothes Closet. GLADSTONE —...
Houghton Beautification Committee, Public Works work to beautify downtown Houghton
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - Visitors to Houghton’s downtown area may notice some extra sprucing up this year. The city’s Public Works Department has painted new crosswalk stencils. Designs range from flowers to snowflakes and even an outline of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. They can be found all across Lakeshore Drive.
Neuvokas on track ahead of EGLE action
KEWEENAW COUNTY — Officials with the Department of Environmental Quality addressed a gathering of about 30 people at the Allouez Township Community Center on Thursday regarding enforcement action the DEQ is initiating against Ahmeek-based Neuvokas Corp. Neuvokas produces industry composite rebar products for the concrete industry using its proprietary...
Hancock bookstore hosts meet and greet with Michigan author
A bookstore in Hancock hosted Amy Piper and her new book, “Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure” on Thursday. The author meet and greet was hosted at Sunflower Books and Coffee, allowing local readers to talk with Piper about her book and receive signed copies.
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