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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...
For body and mind
EAGLE Harbor — The annual Keweenaw County Public Safety Day, which took place Saturday, added a new element to the festivities. This year, the day began with a 5K run/walk, Shine the Light 4 Healthy Minds. The race was put on by Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds, in conjunction with the Keweenaw County Sheriff Department and Keweenaw Community Foundation. Shine the Light 4 Healthy Minds was a fundraiser for KS4M.
LL-H parents voice concerns
LAKE LINDEN — About 20 parents brought forth concerns regarding the quality of their children’s school life at the Lake Linden-Hubbell School Board meeting last Monday. During a public comment period, Beth Krause, mother of a district third-grader, read from a list compiled by multiple parents. The concerns ranged from the loss of students and faculty to other school districts, a presence of bullying amongst students and poor communication from the school personnel.
Joan M. (Roberts) Schick
LAKE LINDEN — Joan M. (Roberts) Schick, 81, of Lake Linden, passed away quietly at her home on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1942, daughter of Maurice and Florence (Janiszeski) Roberts-Heide. Joan grew up in the Copper Country with 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She attended and was part of the 1960 graduation class from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School.
Off to a fast start: Tervo swings past Gold Standard
LAKE LINDEN — By their play in the field, and their aggressiveness at the plate, one would struggle to believe that the ladies of the Tervo Agency had no real practice on the softball field before their opener on Monday night. They downed Gold Standard 6-4 in a complete-game win the Boneyard.
Lake Linden-Hubbell adopts 2024-25 budget
LAKE LINDEN — Lake Linden-Hubbell Board of Education held its public hearing on next year’s school budget and adopted it Wednesday. The total appropriated general funds will consist of $4,660,671. A reduction in student enrollment was a factor into the budget’s numbers with the activities fund suspected to remain similar to last year and the athletic funds to break even. Food service is suspected to break even but meals remaining free will be questionable depending on policies enacted by Michigan politicians elected in November. Though uncertain, the board anticipates the meals to remain free. The state’s budget is not passed until October, thus many numbers are for the most part speculative.
New Berry Picker Trail winds up Michigan’s breathtaking Brockway Mountain
COPPER HARBOR, MI - There’s no debate that one of the best views in the Upper Peninsula can be found atop Brockway Mountain at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This ancient coastal ridge is more than 700 feet high and offers the sweeping scenery of Lake Superior and it surrounding Copper Country forests.
LL-H parents voice concerns
LAKE LINDEN — About 20 parents brought forth concerns regarding the quality of their children’s school life at the Lake Linden-Hubbell School Board meeting last Monday. During a public comment period, Beth Krause, mother of a district third-grader, read from a list compiled by multiple parents. The concerns ranged from the loss of students and faculty to other school districts, a presence of bullying amongst students and poor communication from the school personnel.
70th Annual CCVFA Tournament: Rain didn’t dampen enthusiasm
HUBBELL — Rainy weather and temperatures in the mid-50s died not dampen the spirits of firefighters during Saturday’s Copper Country Volunteer Firefighters Association Tournament. The 70th annual event was hosted by the Hubbell VFD this year. The theme of the tournament was Disco Inferno. As always, the tournament...
Off to a quick start: Gold Standard and Superior Service earn opening day wins
LAKE LINDEN — It was opening night for Copper Country women’s softball at the Boneyard on Wednesday. The opener saw Gold Standard earn a 5-2 win over JB’s Sales and Service. In the second game of the evening, Superior Service “mercied” Superior National Bank 11-1 in just five innings.
Fitz appeals to Circuit Court for judicial relief
EAGLE RIVER — In a three-page letter dated June 18, 2024, Mike LaMotte, owner of Fitzgerald’s Hotel and Restaurant, popularly known as “The Fitz,” stated the business filed an appeal with the Circuit Court for judicial relief, on June 3, in response to actions of the Keweenaw County Board of Appeals.
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