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Hancock housekeeping

HANCOCK — Summer is coming to a close and Fall is fast approaching, and the changing of the seasons is bringing the changing of events to Hancock. City Manager Mary Babcock’s report to the city council during its meeting Wednesday evening informed the council and public of what to expect ...

Hancock considers Flock cameras

HANCOCK — Just days after Baraga County decided not to go ahead with the use of Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras, the City of Hancock is considering using them. At Wednesday's meeting, council discussed the possibility of installing Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras, which ...

Getting closer

CALUMET – As the Calumet Village Council members took their seats to start their regular meeting, it was the fourth time in as many weeks they met in the Village Hall. There was a special meeting held on July 28th to approve the street closure request for CroFest, which they did unanimously. ...

Keweenaw County supports forestland grant

EAGLE RIVER – The Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners, Wednesday, approved a request for a letter of support for the state of Michigan’s Forest Legacy Grant Program grant application for the Keweenaw Forest Program. The request was made by Kerry Heckman, forest land manager with the ...

Downstate business expansion

LANSING — On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced three business expansions in Kalamazoo, Kent and Kalkaska counties. In total, over $31 million in capital investment and the creation of nearly 200 new jobs. ProTec Panel and Truss is expanding in Battle Creek, investing $3 million ...

Making a splash

LAURIUM – Construction of the "Splashing Through Laurium” splash pad,at the George Gipp Recreation Area is under way and will feature security cameras, along with electrical service for the water pump and other amenities. Earlier this summer, Village Manager Ian Lewis said the old ...