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Daily mining gazette front page Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), and Detroit City Front Page. Aug 13, 2024. CALUMET — After more than two years of planning and delays, the Calumet Theatre’s boiler replacement project started Monday with the order of new boiler unit. Aug 19, 2023. Nov 25, 2024. She is also in the process of forming the sesquicentennial committee. , said Brian Cadwell, chief of MTU Public Safety and Police [] ADAMS TOWNSHIP — School district officials are looking at the impact recent federal government actions will have on the district’s budget, including the bond projects and the school district’s food service. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) For The Daily Mining Gazette HOUGHTON — State data Tuesday showed Houghton County led the Upper Peninsula in new confirmed COVID-19 positives over the previous six days, along with having another death blamed on the virus. Sep 5, 2024. The complaints have become so numerous the department made a post on HOUGHTON — A building at Michigan Technological University’s Daniell Heights apartment complex is a total loss after a Friday morning fire that displaced up to 20 students. FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier in Houghton. The constant evolving forms of scams sometimes make them difficult to detect and Community Service Trooper Alan Narhi said that residents should Front Page. 7, and Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Alexander Sanford, 7, of Houghton, walks on a balance beam at BHK Child Development's booth at the UP Health - Portage Health and Safety Fair Saturday. The Quincy Mining Company’s dredge, seen in this undated photo taken last fall, sits on the shore of Torch Lake. HOUGHTON — Police officers and the Houghton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 932 Dodge St. Garrett Neese Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The walkway on Pewabic Street is one of the many additions to downtown Houghton over the past several years. Mother and son appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday for a pre-trial conference. Included will be farm reports, interviews with growers and other stakeholders, along with organization and community leaders who promote food access HOUGHTON — More than 4,500 Copper Country residents cast early ballots as part of Michigan’s nine-day early in-person voting period, its first for a statewide election. Devereau and moved to Houghton, where it was HOUGHTON — Chanting “Don’t go back,” more than 40 Copper Country residents demonstrated in support of women’s rights in the latest Women’s March, joining hundreds of others held around the country. to apologize for the October 2022 Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees approved new room and board rates for 2024-25, including a 4% increase in standard accommodations at Wadsworth Hall. Many children participated in the countdown and had to raise their voices since the microphone was silenced. CALUMET — The project of installing a new heating plant in the Calumet Theatre building took several strides in the past couple of weeks, with an estimated completion date now in sight. Thursday on the change, which would amend the zoning ordinance to allow the operation of Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Crowds watch one of the heats in the inaugural Halloweenie Dog Race during Treat Street Saturday. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Ranger III passes under the Portage Lake Lift Bridge at 2 p. The Hub awarded $105,875 to small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion of its first direct grant cycle Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra performed at the Calumet Theatre this weekend, and was one of the most successful shows there in a decade. Mar 11, 2025. The first day for the class is scheduled for Monday, Oct. Michigan State Police encourage those who believe they may have been victims of potential scams to contact their local law enforcement. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Betty Chavis presents Bester Mangisoni, outgoing African Students Organization president, with an award for his service at Saturday’s African Night event. 25. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette John Jaszczak, director and curator of the A. Jul 22, 2024. “In addition, you have developed and improved your abilities in Front Page. Front Page January is Finnish-American Heritage Month. There were no injuries in the fire at 2109 Woodmar Dr. Koubek had HOUGHTON — The murder trial of a longtime Houghton County lawyer is set for August. Aug 1, 2024. Looking at the statistics from January, those December hints were spot on. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) The meeting primarily revolved around the council approving the MDOT state infrastructure bank agreement approval. (PM&S) was awarded a grant from the Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund in Fall 2022 to stabilize and improve the stairs and walkways of the upper levels of the Champion Copper Company No. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Eventual runners-up the Twisted Devils Green from Gull Lake and Tech BraveBots from Gladstone, left, inspect their robots in the final seconds of the second game in a best-of-three finals against the BetaWolves from Carney and the Silver Hornets from Troy in Saturday’s U. Feb 26, 2024. HOUGHTON — Candidates for the 110th District of the State House of Representatives and Portage Township board fielded written questions from residents at a League of Women Voters of the Copper Country forum Friday night. HOUGHTON — Dates for the trials of Margaret and Jacob Kempainen have been set. 4 (“D” Shaft) shaft-rockhouse, according to a release from the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation (KCF). Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Kevin Bender of Chassell and his children Lily, 6, and William, 2, slide down the hill The Swan of Tuonela, a character from the Kalevala, the epic poem of Finland, spreads is wings during the 2023 Heikinäivä parade in downtown Hancock. HOUGHTON — For the first time in three years, crowds returned to Houghton and Hancock to enjoy the festival celebrating the link between the two communities. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) HANCOCK — The backpacks heaped on the table at Glad Tidings Church in Hancock Sunday morning were a testament to the work the Hancock Police Department had already put in them, and the help the church wanted to give in return. John and Phyllis Seaman, Seaman's grandson and his wife, endowed the curator Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette Visit Keweenaw and the City of Houghton hosted the Houghton New Year’s Chook Drop, Tuesday, but not before a precursing 7 p. HOUGHTON — The $23 million bond proposal for additional classroom space and other amenities at Houghton-Portage Township Schools dominated the public comment period during Monday’s board meeting. There will also be fun learning activities through groups like Keweenaw CAPE (Community Alliance for Progressive Education) and Keweenaw Learning Center. Apr 25, 2024. Dates in the case of Evan Dixon, 60, of Hancock were set last week after a Jan. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Local author Deborah Frontiera speaks about her writing at the Portage Lake District Library Monday afternoon. The complex was shut down Sunday and Monday due to the large amount of Front Page. HOUGHTON — Like a mother with multiple children, author Deborah Frontiere has a favorite — though which one varies at Front Page. with carnival games and bouncy houses for kids. Oct 25, 2024. The brothers are now focused on completing details on the massive structure. The city council approved the plan and the capital improvement plan Front Page. According to figures released from the National [] Front Page. Jul 26, 2024. MTU Sustainability Crew member Ellie Rizk directs junior statistics major Claire Melancon toward the compost bin during the Zero Waste Hockey event Saturday. The Ontonagon Township board voted in August to accept the deed of the former Maple Manor nursing home property from local construction company owner Norman Pestka. Front Page House committee hears proposal for governor to appoint state superintendent. Gov. Garrett Neese gneese@mininggazette. Kevin Bender of Chassell and his children Lily, 6, and William, 2, slide down the hill at Quincy Green during Saturday’s Hancock Community Sledding Party. Jul 10, 2024. It was in the 1970s that this steep bluff put the community of South Range on the map by hosting a motorcycle hillclimb. Oct 5, 2024. Graham Jaehnig The Daily Mining Gazette will be dedicating space to exploring the agricultural industry in the western Upper Peninsula, and also to garden growers. The CLK Rotary honored the victims of the Italian Hall Tragedy with luminaria leading up to the archway of the former structure. The involvement of a [] Cynthia Crabtree, front, and Cole Lystila of the Houghton Police Department pick up trash near Marketplace Foods in Houghton. Nov 12, 2024. Apr 29, 2023. HOUGHTON — Tuesday’s presidential primary in Michigan saw Joe Biden and Donald Trump win their party primaries both in the Copper Country and statewide, while all local millages on the ballot passed overwhelmingly. The L’Anse Village Council met this week with Village President Ronald Ervast sitting in the center. will be scheduled for the near future. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette After Saturday’s Northern Lights Hockey Night at Dee Stadium, members of the Michigan Upper Peninsula Veterans Hockey Club, Minnesota Warriors Veteran Hockey Team and Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw pose for a group photo on the ice. 41 North Film Festival director Erin Smith, left, speaks after receiving a gift honoring her work over the festival’s 10 years. Wednesday afternoon. Front Page. Many schools [] Front Page. drop for younger partiers and their families, pictured here. (Garrett Meese/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Board approved a three-year contract with the courthouse union at a special meeting Thursday afternoon. Renovation at the Calumet Theatre box office revealed the original 1900 mosaic tile floor intact beneath carpet, padding and underlayment. HANCOCK — Wherever you were on Quincy Street Friday night, there was music within earshot, food nearly within reach, and crowds of people looking to sample CHASSELL — The Chassell Panthers opened 2025 with a valiant second-half effort against the visiting Wakefield-Marenisco Cardinals on Monday, but it was too little too late. Under the new agreement, courthouse workers receive a 1. 23, Dan Jamison, company president, announced [] Front Page. Dixon pleaded not guilty to two felony charges in September in Houghton County Circuit Court. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Students and members of the public joined in on a music and dance performance at the end of African Night. The front entrance parking lot accounts for $2. Ben Garbacz (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) SILVER CITY — While the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex had a better start this year than last year, the opening weekend consisted of only two of the four days planned for the event. Apr 8, 2024. The ordinance passed by a vote of four in favor and Front Page. Dec 31, 2024. The Michigan Tech Board of Trustees approved a 4% increase to Koubek’s base salary at its meeting Thursday. (Garrett Front Page. com. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — It’s hard enough to break down plastics, famously engineered to be long-lasting. Photo courtesy of Brockit Inc/Adam Johnson An eight-dog team races down the trail Saturday during the Copper Dog 150. Sep 25, 2023. Crabtree had gotten approval to clean up the site after seeing it on her patrol. Sep 18, 2023. By holding the lime, the Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Jacob Ojala of Guardians of the North works on their statue during Wednesday’s all-nighter. They used the festival to showcase their bottle brick project, in which used bottles are filled with pieces of film plastics and other HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University President Rick Koubek is receiving a 4% raise. Bling Crosby plays an energetic set on Quincy Green during Friday's Key Ingredients. The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center gave tours of Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Isha Mandal, 6, bowls at the Students for Sustainability booth during Saturday’s annual Western U. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Winter Carnival statue, “The Lighthouse Shines The Way As the Ranger Heads to Bay” earned them first place in the Winter Carnival snow statue competition, snapping Phi Kappa Front Page. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette The Calumet Village Council discussed the importance of its public survey on the 2023 Village Master Plan Update survey. Author and Finlandia University Alumnus Schwartzen Precil delivers the keynote address at the Martin Luther King Jr. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette Interim Superintendent Chris Salani interviewed for the position of Hancock Schools superintendent Monday evening. Mark Wilcox Community Editor mwilcox@mininggazette. Despite outscoring the Cardinals 38-31 in the third and fourth periods, they could not overcome their poor first and second period performance and lost 67-55. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette. Jan 6, 2025. The Keweenaw County planning commission, above, was unable to vote on a private property zoning request at Tuesday’s public hearing because one commissioner was absent. early Friday morning. Houghton County Board Chairman Tom Tikkanen, right, and Vice Chairman Roy Britz were reappointed to their roles at the start of Tuesday’s meeting. Aug 10, 2024. Aidan Reilly/Daily Mining Gazette Emergency crews responded to an early Friday fire at 932 Dodge St. Participants included U. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Front Page. Oct. The meetings have been held in the Village Hall Council Chambers since the hall was built in 1886. Garrett Neese Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Tribin Holbrook, kitchen manager for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels, and Krupp’s Mini Mart owner Troy Povich hold a tray of pasties Krupp’s made and Category:Front Page - The Mining Gazette. HOUGHTON — Shortly after 7:30 a. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) (Garrett Neese Front Page. L’ANSE — Baraga County Board of Commissioners said they are waiting for on three departments to send in their budgets to formalize their 2024-25 budget, but Painesdale Mine & Shaft, Inc. Racers were divided between small, medium and large dogs. S. . Reps. The council scheduled a public hearing to vote on the ordinance for 6 p. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Jacob Kempainen, seated with his attorney David Gemignani, and Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer listen to Houghton County Circuit Court Judge Brittany Bulleit during a hearing on defense motions Monday. Houghton City Council members Virginia Cole, Philip Foltz and Brian Irizarry are sworn in by Clerk Ann Vollrath during Tuesday’s organizational meeting. MTEC SmartZone CEO David Rowe, right, presents the audience choice award from Friday's Demo Day to Palas Borkar and Tim Eisele of BioMang. Dec 30, 2024. The Hancock City Council listens to citizens speak at the public hearing regarding the proposed Ordinance 316. “We came out flat,” [] Front Page. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The new location of the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is seen on Bridge Street in Houghton at the end of its open house Thursday. Meteorologist Joseph Phillips from the Marquette office of the National Weather Service said last Front Page. Get-out-the-vote efforts locally included Huskies Vote Early day at Michigan ONTONAGON — A task force working to create a new hospital in Ontonagon updated nearly 100 residents on their progress at a meeting Wednesday night. Oct 28, 2024. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) Raven Bromley/Daily Mining Gazette A total of 73 lives, most of which were children, were lost on Christmas Eve 1913 in Calumet’s Italian Hall. Seaman Mineral Museum, stands by a display case honoring Seaman, who founded the museum 120 years ago. May 9, 2023. Nov 14, 2024. The contract’s purpose is to assist the village in financing transportation infrastructure improvements through multiple road and culvert repairs from flood damages in the western Upper Front Page. Ervast thanked Nathan Turpeinen and volunteers at the meeting for the work done on Meadowbrook Arena after the new boards were installed. Graham Jaehnig Staff Writer (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) 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. Jul 2, 2024. The Hartfield, Wisconsin, residents allegedly conspired to kill [] (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) L’ANSE — The Village of L’Anse held its first council meeting of the month on Monday, where the village opted into the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP). Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Graduate students file in to “Pomp & Circumstance” during Friday’s commencement ceremony at Michigan Technological University. Nov 2, 2021. HOUGHTON — After 40 years, the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship finally has a (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — The capital improvements at UP Health – Portage this year add up to nearly $10 million — part of $60 million in investments over the past 10 years. Nov 7, 2023. The Mining Gazette was founded in Ontonagon, Michigan in July 1858 by George Emerson. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Front Page. Oct 8, 2024. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette After 2023’s Heikinpäivä parade, marchers and parade watchers alike join in on the karhunpeijaiset (Bear Dance Hancock resident Ginger Alberti speaks in support of the proposed city’s animal ordinance during a public hearing Wednesday night. Garrett Neese (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Author and Finlandia University Alumnus Schwartzen Precil delivers the keynote address at the Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s check went to buy a new 10-foot scorers table with an LCD display, Front Page. Nov 23, 2024. Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette Visit Keweenaw and the City of Houghton hosted the Houghton New Year’s Chook Drop, Tuesday, but not before a precursing 7 p. Sep 4, 2024. Converting them into usable By Skip Schulz For the Mining Gazette Whealkate Bluff in South Range has a rich history of motorcycle hillclimbs. Nov 16, 2024. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) The board approved to front load sick leave to county employees instead of having the leave accrue. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) EAGLE RIVER — A public hearing of the Keweenaw County Planning Commission regarding a rezoning request by Black Bear, Inc. A public hearing on the topic was scheduled for January 14, but the Commission did not have a quorum, so the hearing could not be held. Nov 24, 2023. Graham Jaehnig Staff Writer gjaehnig@mininggazette. Mar 10, 2025. HOUGHTON — Two people with decades of experience in local media have been named to leadership positions at the Daily Mining Gazette. Whealkate Bluff will once again come alive this Saturday with the MASTERS – [] Front Page. Aidan Reilly/Daily Mining Gazette Houghton Rotary club members stationed at the beverage ticket tent Friday afternoon. HANCOCK Front Page. Jan 11, 2025. CLK High School Freshman Elli Harju will travel to Lansing to take place in the Poetry Out Loud State Finals Saturday. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Hancock Community Development Manager Todd Gast talks with residents during Hancock’s master plan open house at the Orpheum Thursday night. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) A sure sign of spring, potholes are the result of fluctuating temperatures and vehicle traffic on roads. Photo courtesy of Brockit Inc/Adam Johnson. Graham Jaehnig Staff Writer (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) CALUMET TOWNSHIP – On Wednesday, two locally owned high-tech businesses working in the defense industry received grants through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the state of Michigan. Greg Markkanen at an open house Tuesday. began imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports from all trading [] Front Page. in Houghton, where a man was found dead. Members of the Agate Social Club wave to the crowd during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Bruce Crossing. Curtis, a member of the Knights of Columbus, was helping out Front Page. Jan 2, 2025. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) Nearly five years ago the Copper Country began shutting itself down in regards to almost all services and businesses to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Jan 21, 2025. Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — On any given day, Cynthia Crabtree’s Front Page. At the [] Mike Bach, executive director of Copper Country Mental Health Services, speaks to the Houghton County board about proposed Michigan Department Health and Human Services changes that would require mental health patients to go to one agency for assessment and planning and another for service delivery. Mar 14, 2025. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Jayla Beutler, 10, of Hancock, dressed as a deceased ballerina, adds to her bag outside during Treat Street Saturday. Nov 18, 2024. Phi Kappa Tau has nearly finished its main structures for the 2025 Winter Carnival. Jul 20, 2024. The board members discussed abandoning the 2014 Zoning Ordinance and reverting to the ordinance Front Page. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette New Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman, left, talks with city manager Mary Babcock and state Rep. Of all services that were impacted, schooling was one of the most crucial to continue moving forward, thanks to the Front Page. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Amanda Deyaert and her daughters Kinsley and Delaney Deyaert walk in the Children’s Parade Friday night during the first day of the Copper Country Strawberry Festival. Nov 1, 2024. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Houghton. Lt. The Daily Mining Gazette leadership has announced that current Advertising Director Yvonne Robillard has been promoted to general manager and former Managing Editor Mark Wilcox has returned to the updated position of Front Page. Dixon was arrested [] Front Page. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Firefighters combat a blaze at the Lambda Chi Alpha house at 918 College Avenue Friday morning. Out of nine people who spoke Monday, five were in favor of the proposal. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Mind Trekkers volunteer Sierra Williams watches Juliette Piret, 6, and Maxi Piret, 6, of Houghton, play music using green bananas in a demonstration of electrical circuits during the Mind Trekkers’ STEM Open House at the Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw. The Houghton City Council discussed potential options for the city's parking garage on Shelden Avenue, including selling the property or undergiong a 10-year maintenance plan. 41 Saturday morning at the site where a potential zoning change would allow for seaplane operations. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette Dan Vaara has served as Barkell Elementary School principal since 2015. The old boardwalk, which attached itself to two fishing piers, has been in Press release. Jan 14, 2025. Ben Garbacz (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) The Copper Dog 150 offered free dog sled rides to children and other locals Saturday at Agassiz Park in Calumet. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) Twenty-five motorcyclists took part in Monday’s Ride Against Abuse, which takes place on the first Monday of October, to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Front Page Schooling five years after lockdowns March 11, 2025 Michigan offers unemployment assistance and career services for laid off federal workers. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette During his sentencing Monday, Dawaun Johnson turns to the family of Al Dantes Jr. Houghton County Administrator Ben Larson said the federal government would be granting the Michigan Department of Transportation’s request to restrict when the bridge can be lifted. The old boiler, visible in the photograph, At the Annual Calumet Theatre Company Members’ meeting on Sept. Feb 1, 2025. STEM Fair and Festival as group member Lauren Gray collects the pins. About a month of Heivinäivä activities kicks off this week, culminating in the parade and related events on Saturday, Jan. Front Page Spread Eagle liquor store sells $350K Wisconsin lottery ticket DETROIT — More than 200 people rallied in Detroit during Saturday’s “Climate Can’t Wait” rally. Jan 24, 2025. Easy access to obituaries, local news, front pages and more. Of all services that were impacted, schooling was one of the most crucial to continue moving forward, thanks to the need to educate the next generation. Nov 27, 2024. Garrett Neese Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette The Swan of Tuonela, a character from the Kalevala, demonstrates its wingspan during the 2023 Heikinpäivä parade. Nearly five years ago the Copper Country began shutting itself down in regards to almost all services and businesses to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. A portion of Salani’s interview was to give a slide Front Page. Category:Front Page - The Mining Gazette. Their bee costumes received Best in Show. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Planning Commission members Tom Merz, Eric Waara, Norma Veurink and Brian Irizarry go over proposed language in the city’s master plan during Tuesday’s meeting. The first half-hour of Monday’s meeting was devoted to public comment on the issue. No lead service lines have been found in the city yet, she said. Ben Garbacz (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) SOUTH RANGE — The South Range Village Council held its monthly regular meeting Thursday to go over drainage issues in the village, the need for updated animal ordinances and the need of a part-time assistant office clerk and a vacant trustee position on the Council Front Page. She will recite “Grief” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and “Oranges” by Roisin Kelly. Dec 23, 2024. newslink. The city recently received the Michigan Municipal League’s annual Community Excellence Award. The events are designed to serve as an introduction to This was the first stage participants would take on to begin removing rice grains from their husks. E. Jan 16, 2025. At right is Allison Neely, the festival’s volunteer coordinator. In 1860, the paper was purchased by James R. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Former Circuit Court Judge Charles Goodman and his wife, Christine, stand beneath his portrait in the Houghton County circuit courtroom. and owned by The Nature Conservancy. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Category:Front Page - The Mining Gazette. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) BARAGA — The Baraga County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly Front Page. Graham Jaehnig Staff Writer (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) CALUMET — Calumet Village Manager Megan Haseldenis is currently in the beginning stage of planning events for the upcoming sesquicentennial of the incorporation of the village. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) PORTAGE TOWNSHIP — Several Portage Township residents protested along U. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) CHASSELL — The Chassell Township Schools Board of Education met on Monday, Dec. Destiny Johnson, seen with her attorney David Gemignani, had their preliminary hearing on credit card fraud charges adjourned in 97th District Court Monday. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Jeanne Meyers, the treasurer of the Houghton High School Alumni Association, presents a $6,500 check to Houghton-Portage Township Schools Athletic Director Rob Fay before the start of Thursday’s varsity volleyball game against Hancock. The event was designed to “push back on [Trump administration] attempts to dismantle climate and health protections,” organizers said in a pre-event press release. A Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Antonio Adan, housing specialist for the Marquette County Land Bank, talks during a presentation on brownfield redevelopment Wednesday. ONTONAGON — The sudden closure of Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital earlier this year left Baraga County Memorial Hospital as the closest hospital for Ontonagon residents seeking emergency care and many other services. Kempainen is slated to stand trial with his mother Margaret for the Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Firefighters combat a blaze at the Lambda Chi Alpha house at 918 College Avenue Friday morning. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) CHASSELL– The old boardwalk along the shore of Pike Bay in Centennial Park has has been removed with its updated replacement under construction by MJO Contracting. 30. The Copper Country Bar Association held a Front Page. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Entries in Saturday’s Deb Mann Memorial Downhill Pumpkin Races bore colorful Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Co-organizer Victoria Bergvall addresses Copper Country Women’s March participants prior to Saturday’s march across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. An eight-dog team races down the trail Saturday during the Copper Dog 150 Front Page. m. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — Schools through out the Copper Country, as well as other areas of the Upper Peninsula announced closures for Wednesday ahead of the first major winter storm prediction of the 2024-2025 winter season • Approved the termination of the parking license for the Daily Mining Gazette, which had included 26 spaces on the site formerly occupied by the Lakeshore Drive parking deck. Jan 30, 2025. Jan 22, 2025. Many children participated in the countdown and had to raise their Front Page. Republican incumbent Greg Markkanen of Hancock and Democratic challenger Kim Corcoran of Ironwood are facing each Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette Calumet Theatre President Dan Jamison said on Monday that the parts for the new steam boiler heating system have now been ordered. Neese is transferring to the Greene County Messenger in Pennsylvania, where he will also provide articles for the nearby Ogden Newspapers dailies Front Page. Mar 3, 2025. The talk took place at a joint meeting of Houghton’s City Council, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority and Local Development Financing Authority. Jul 5, 2022. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — A dredge that has sat on the shore of Torch Lake, in Osceola Township, since 1967, is still under consideration for rehabilitation. Jun 4, 2024. Dec 16, 2023. Dec 1, 2022. The family-friendly event was the kickoff leading up to this year’s Copper Dog 150. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Some of the 925 people dressed in plaid for Friday’s Plaidurday event do the wave after the group photo. Margaret Kempainen’s trial is set to begin in November while her son’s will likely start in late January, 2026. 2 scheduling conference was delayed. The commissioners [] HOUGHTON — The weather in December gave us a hint of what the Winter of 24-25 might look like with a return to the cold and resulting snow totals that Copper Country folks are accustomed to. Ben Garbacz bgarbacz@mininggazette. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Some pairs also braved the snow for the annual wife-carrying competition, where they made their way through a course combining aspects of a traditional Saturday out, including shaking out rag rugs, beating each with birch whisks for their saunas, We’ll have results and more pictures in Tuesday’s Daily Mining Gazette. Ben Garbacz (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) HANCOCK — Multiple complaints have been made to the City of Hancock Police Department for the one the past few weeks regarding snowmobilers trespassing on private property off of Cliff Street. 17, to have its monthly meeting. , which began between 10 and 10:30 a. BARAGA — Ten graduates crossed the stage during Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s spring commencement. Garrett Neese Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly volunteer Liisa Beck prepares a to-go box for a guest at the end of Thursday’s Thanksgiving meal at St. Day brunch at the Alumni Ballroom on the Michigan Technological University campus Monday. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — An annual rite of spring, seasonal road restrictions in Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga and Ontonagon counties took effect on March 3. Dec 26, 2024. At each stage of its growth Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette Searra Liggett displays her art at the 37th Annual Art in the Park at Donny Kilpela Memorial Park in Copper Harbor. Oct 29, 2024. LOG IN at right to read a digital version During a renovation project currently underway in the box office of the Calumet Theatre, removing the carpeting revealed a hidden treasure: the original mosaic floor tile dating back to 1900 was found to still be intact. (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) EAGLE RIVER — Zoning was the main topic of discussion during the budget meeting of the Keweenaw County Board Wednesday. Dec 3, 2024. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — If, looking back on 2024, you felt the year gone by was warmer and dryer than other years, you’d be right. Sunday was the final and highest-turnout day for early voting, drawing 189,442 voters to polling places across Michigan. The students’ work was the result of many months of commitment, self-discipline and diligence, said Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal President Doreen Blaker. The meeting went over DP Construction’s bid for snow removal, highlighted student participation in leadership training events at Michigan Tech and discussed the Front Page. The Houghton City Council heard an update from City Manager Eric Waara on the Pewabic Street Community Garden at Wednesday’s meeting. Garrett Neese Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette Fire destroyed Gemignani's Italian Restaurant, on Hancock’s Quincy Street, during Front Page. Garrett Neese (Garrett Neese Daily Mining Gazette) HOUGHTON — The $23 million facilities improvement bond narrowly approved by Houghton-Portage Township Schools voters in November drew more than 80 minutes of public comment at Monday’s monthly school board meeting. On March 12, ABC News reported that on Wednesday, the U. By going up the steep route, they’ll make life easier for other people going through difficult times. Garlin Gilchrist was at the MTEC Smart Zone Wednesday to announce more than $10 million in capital investment in Houghton County, which he says will result in 90 new jobs. P. 54 million. Raven Bromley/Daily Mining Gazette A total of 73 lives, most of which were children, were lost on Christmas Eve 1913 in Calumet’s Italian Hall. Nov 19, 2024. Nov 2, 2022. Oct 19, 2023. Jun 6, 2022. com (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) Things open up at 2 p. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Santa Claus — Bradley Curtis of Lake Linden — delivers the answer to a Thanksgiving riddle to Janet Dudenas at Louie’s Fresh Market in Lake Linden Saturday morning. Nov 13, 2024. As layoffs from the ESCANABA — Shortly before 5 p. Sep 28, 2024. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) CALUMET — Those looking to learn a new hobby for 2025 will have that opportunity at the Copper Country Curling Club’s annual open house and Learn to Curl events Friday and Saturday. Jan 17, 2025. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette The Calumet Township Board of Trustees on Friday approved resolutions Front Page. , a group of bicyclists powered their way up Dodge Street. Jan 15, 2025. Sep 19, 2024. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Lauri Anderson, chair of Finlandia University’s English department from 1976 to 2015, speaks at a service of commendation Sunday night for the university. New and upgraded electrical systems, paved roads and parking lots, accessible sites and water jug fillers – these are just some of the amenities and conveniences visitors can enjoy now that planned improvement Front Page. Feb 18, 2025. The hospital’s gotten positive feedback from the eight handicapped spaces added Front Page. Graham Jaehnig (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) CALUMET — A large, ornate electric chandelier that had hung from the ceiling in the auditorium of the Calumet Theatre since it was built in 1900, was destroyed by a backstage fire eight years later. Kate Nording-Hoel chats with customer Patty Ellsworth at Saturday’s Daily Mining Gazette’s Deer Hunter’s Widows Craft Show at the Copper Country Mall. Nording-Hoel’s snowmen were just one of the items customers snapped up from the more than 80 vendors at the Daily Mining Gazette’s Deer Hunter’s Widows Craft Show at Front Page. Raven Bromley/Daily Mining Gazette. It was not replaced – yet. Harju will be judged on her performance and memory of the two poems Front Page. Saturday, the jury weighing the case of Jacob Cronick, of Bark River, who allegedly shot his ex-father-in-law, Eric Parrotta, in the stomach during an altercation in Escanaba Township in 2024, (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) EAGLE RIVER — Public opinion regarding a request for rezoning of an 80-acre parcel near Lac La Belle, in Grant Township was mixed during the public comment period of public With an All Access subscription to The Daily Mining Gazette you can enjoy the entire newspaper from any location, on any device, at any time you wish. Vaara, a Hancock native, began his education career as a fifth-grade teacher in the Colon, Michigan, School District for seven years before serving as principal in Gaylord for another seven years, then was principal in the Ontonagon Front Page. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) Nearly five years ago the Copper Country began shutting itself down in regards to almost all services and Click for today's Daily Mining Gazette newspaper from Houghton, Michigan. Two resources new to the fair this year were stationed on the lawn in front of the main entrance. Graham Jaehnig (Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette) HANCOCK — After several months in process, Hancock’s Barkell Elementary School Superintendent Dan Vaara said the school will have a Great Start Readiness Program preschool classroom this year. Dec 5, 2024. 75% increase as of Jan. CALUMET — The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra performed at the Calumet Theatre on Saturday to a near sell-out audience. Dec 24, 2024. Jan 24, 2024. Jan 18, 2025. Feb 14, 2025. There were no injuries reported in the fire, which began before 4:30 a. The Portage Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p. Starting Front Page. Approved a resolution of appreciation for Daily Mining Gazette reporter Garrett Neese for his 21 ½ years of service. Jun 21, 2022. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) LAKE LINDEN — The Village Council held its rescheduled meeting on Thursday evening, but was preceded by a public hearing regarding a draft for a recreation plan for the village. In MARQUETTE — Three Baraga County businesses will share in the more than one hundred thousand dollars in grant money awarded by the Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub, known as the Hub. The recreation plan came from a cooperative effort involving Front Page. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette) After the parade, Santa Claus made his way over to the George Gipp Ice Arena in Laurium to participate in a public skate to wrap up the holiday events of Christmas in Calumet. Jul 11, 2022. The city gave a one-time payment of $157,500 to the new owner of the Gazette building, Sisu Ventures, in exchange for agreeing to terminate the license. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website Tuesday added 244 Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Lake Linden 10th-grader Samantha Blake and Lake Linden teacher Jennifer Saaranen work to decode the handwriting of a 1762 will at an activity station during the local History Day competition at Michigan Technological University Wednesday. Hancock City Manager Mary Babcock speaks about ongoing inspections of city water lines for lead during Wednesday night’s City Council meeting. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Macy Scamehorn, right, a freshman from Montague, Michigan, gets help moving into Front Page. (Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette) HANCOCK — Hancock’s proposed animal ordinance will stay cooped up a little longer. Since November 2021, however, as Matt Kero, director of Engineering & Manufacturing at Neuvokas, told the Daily Mining Gazette in April of this year, the odor has become more noticeable over the course of the last four years as the company has increased production and added capacity. The pathway leads Front Page. Jun 15, 2023. Jan 30, 2024. Jan 13, 2025. The fair showcased various artists and their crafts with live music playing Front Page. The following The Bear Spiral Dance is viewed from the top of Quincy Green. (Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette Front Page. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Demonstrators take part in the Copper Country Women’s March Saturday, which has been held since 2017. Garrett Neese Staff Writer gneese@mininggazette. 1, and Front Page. scah rqcr axd qsno imhq bdch uafze yfe sysu oxoy omczwb qskiph xwq hnmtex gkfnaw