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Hancock hears update on Finlandia properties

HANCOCK — Former Finlandia University buildings have begun changing hands. The sales of the Jutila Center, Old Main and other properties auctioned off in December received final approval in Ingham County Circuit Court on Jan. 3. Hancock Offices, LLC, a division of Moyle, will take over the Jutila Center, City Manager Mary Babcock said at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The sale is expected to close within the next two weeks. The city is also working on a property split for the parcel including the Paavo Nurmi Center, Babcock said. Earlier this month, Hancock received a ...

‘Wizarding World’ awaits

IRON MOUNTAIN — Get ready to be transported to the magical world of Harry Potter. The Dickinson Area Community Foundation will present its sixth “Christmas in the Wizarding World” fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27, at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Doors to the ...

City of Norway gives extension to marijuana dispensary

NORWAY — Scott Dianda from Tranquility Fields appeared before Norway City Council via Zoom on Wednesday to request an extension for the opening of a marijuana dispensary he is building. The city marijuana ordinance requires that establishments be operational within 180 days of their ...

Esky OKs continuing energy optimization plan in split vote

ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council approved continuing its energy optimization plan into 2024 during its regular meeting Thursday, but the decision was not unanimous, as one council member pushed for electric customers to get refunds instead. “If it’s the citizens’ money, and we’re not seeing a huge usage of it, then give them a kickback. Give them their money back. Give a positive thing back to them,” said Council Member Tyler DuBord. The city’s energy optimization program allows residents and commercial energy customers to receive rebates from the city if they ...

Calumet artist creates national Sauna Week poster

HANCOCK — A press Thursday release from Finlandia Foundation National, announced that National Sauna Week, Feb. 18-24, celebrates its third year with a new look: the winning entry in the inaugural poster art competition. Debbie Paver of Calumet, Michigan, submitted the winning poster entry and says, “I am incredibly excited to be a part of this tradition!” The graphic designer grew up in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and loves calling the Upper Peninsula and the Keweenaw Peninsula home. She enjoys hiking, time with her dog and her “beloved Lake Superior,” rockhounding, ...

Stomp the Snow: Lantern-lit charity snowshoe walk Saturday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The second-annual lantern-lit family snowshoe walk event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Stomp the Snow is organized through the Family Snowshoe Charity Association, a non-profit group formed to promote snowshoeing ...