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Report: Request is consistent with state law, county zoning

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Today is the second installment in our sefies that looks at the rezoning question in Keweenaw County of property leased to Black Bear, Inc. and owned by The Nature Conservancy. EAGLE RIVER – A September 27 request for the rezoning by Black Bear, Inc. of 80 acres in Grant Township, leased to ...

Tikkanen, Britz lead Houghton County Bd.

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HOUGHTON — The leadership at the top of the Houghton County board will carry over from last year. The board unanimously selected Tom Tikkanen for a two-year term as chairman, and Roy Britz for a one-year term as vice chairman. Commissioners Glenn Anderson and Gretchen Janssen respectively ...

Hancock seeks to upgrade water, sewer ordinance

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HANCOCK — The Hancock City Council is looking to modernize its water and sewer ordinance. The council voted Wednesday night to reintroduce Ordinance 313, which governs water and sewer in the city, to amend three chapters. With Wednesday’s vote, the city will write a summary of the ...

Rezoning dispute in Keweenaw County

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Editor’s Note: Today begins a four-part series that looks at the rezoning question in Keweenaw County of property leased to Black Bear, Inc. and owned by The Nature Conservancy. EAGLE RIVER — The Keweenaw County Planning Commission was unable to take action during Tuesday’s Public ...

MSP warn of ice on Lake Gogebic

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BERGLAND — Michigan State Police at the Wakefield Post said they’ve been made aware of an approximate 40-inch-high ice heave running east to west across Lake Gogebic, about 2 miles south of the Ontonagon County Park near Bergland. Trooper advise that if you are planning to go ice fishing, ...

Niemela joins the Baraga Co. board

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L’ANSE — The Baraga County Board of Commissioners Monday with new commissioner James Niemela welcomed in. Niemela said the board was helpful in teaching him about the position. “I’m looking forward to listening to people and keeping the taxpayers in mind,” he said. “Being ...