BARAGA — The wildfire around Summit Lake in Baraga County has expanded its reach from five acres when it was first observed on Friday, Oct. 18, to 165 acres on Oct. 21, and then to 225 acres on Oct. 22. The perimeter of the fire is estimated to encompass an area of approximately 266 ...
HOUGHTON — As the Houghton City Council considers whether to make the Pewabic Street Community Garden director a paid position, council members heard information on the garden’s usage and revenues during Wednesday’s meeting. In September, the council received (close to an hour) of public comment requesting a director for the garden, which had been volunteer-run since its inception. Most commenters had backed the idea of Elena Busova, a long-time participant in the garden. The property is newly back in Houghton’s hands, after the Houghton County board voted last week to sign ...
KINGSFORD — A contract with GEI Consultants of Iron Mountain for engineering on Kingsford’s third planned water and sewer project will total $517,500, about 7% of the proposed $7.38 million construction cost. City Manager Mike Stelmaszek noted this is consistent with the city’s agreement on the other projects and below the industry norm for these types of engineering service. This project would be in the Ford Addition and Breitung Avenue areas of Kingsford and overlap partially with the project in the Ford Addition/Heights area that is expected to start next summer and be ...
GULLIVER — Seul Choix Pointe was the “only choice” for refuge for French sailors who gave the place its name about two centuries ago. Located between Manistique and Naubinway, the bay it protects is dangerous in itself, with churning waters over only partially-hidden rocks. The ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The enclosed deer habitat at Iron Mountain City Park will come under scrutiny in the coming months as the city awaits an inspection report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. City Manager Jordan Stanchina said Monday there are some issues and concerns, though “nothing super-pressing.” On the whole, he told the city council, it may be time to consider whether the feature is worthwhile. “Is it that much of an attraction?” he asked, noting the abundance of deer in most city neighborhoods. The council had no immediate response, as Stanchina advised the ...
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. The first half-hour of Monday’s meeting was devoted to public comment on the issue. Out of nine people who spoke Monday, five were in favor of the proposal. The 30-year bond would fund the construction of a new early childhood center that would house Young 5s and kindergarten students as a way to alleviate overcrowding at the elementary school; it would also have the potential for ...
