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Teacher’s pet

NORWAY — There’s a new teacher’s pet at Norway High School and she’s bringing a smile to students who might be having a “ruff” day. High school students face many challenges on a daily basis — socially and academically. And for many, it takes an emotional toll on them, NHS ...

Commissioner targeted by death threat will seek reelection

ESCANABA — One of three Delta County Commissioners who is the subject of a recall election this May has filed paperwork to run again for his seat in November. “Yesterday I turned in my paperwork to run as a Republican in the 2024 general election. I have worked hard for Delta County, let ...

Radio Keweenaw looking for funding, feedback

CALUMET — A Keweenaw nonprofit is hoping to create a new community radio station mixing archival interviews, educational content and music. Radio Keweenaw is being launched by the non-profit Rabbit Foundation. The FM station is the joint project of Andrew Ranville and Annamarie ...

DIY bridge

FOSTER CITY — The Massie home overlooks the east branch of the Sturgeon River, which runs fast enough to stay open all year, especially in this oddly warm winter. The trumpeter swans have stuck around since fall. The Canada geese returned a few weeks ago. Their calls can be heard even ...

Calumet Theatre sees most successful show in decade

CALUMET — The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra performed at the Calumet Theatre on Saturday to a near sell-out audience. “We can safely say that that was one of the biggest shows we’ve had in a long, long time,” Calumet Theatre Co. Board Chairman Dan Jamison said. “I’d say at least 10 ...

Gladstone BraveBots alliance wins robotics tournament

ESCANABA — The Gladstone Bravebots robotics team were the district event winner at the FIRST in Michigan District Escanaba Event, a robotics competition held in Escanaba over the weekend The BraveBots finished the Escanaba tournament this weekend with a 15-2 record and is currently ranked ...