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Superintendent contract OKd

HANCOCK — The Hancock School Board at the regular December meeting on Monday, unanimously approved the superintendent contract between the School District and Chris Salani, who was hired to the permanent position at a Nov. 13 special meeting. During that meeting, Salani was interviewed for the position and had been directed to present a 15-minute slide presentation on his vision for his first 180 days in that position. He was then asked several questions by the Board members. At the conclusion of the interviews process, Board President Catherine Jordan recommended to approve ...

Special deliveries

HANCOCK — A teenaged hand knocks on an apartment door, and the interaction begins with a cheery, youthful announcement: “We’re with Little Brothers.” On Thursday, 59 Career and Technical Education students in the health careers and nurse’s aide classes delivered holiday gifts to ...

Keweenaw County moves ahead with elevator project

EAGLE RIVER — Keweenaw County is set to begin a construction project of installing an elevator in the Courthouse during the second week of January. On Dec. 15, 2023, the Board of Commissioners conducted a special meeting to open bids for the project, which has been a topic of discussion and planning since the beginning of 2023. Two bids were received for the project with Wuebben Construction’s being the lower bid at $171, 380. Lou Meyette from OHM was present at the meeting to assist with the bid opening process. Although the County has discussed the project for a number of ...

Local merchants enjoying busy holiday season

ESCANABA — Aside from stores in unusual circumstances, most area businesses polled reported that pre-Christmas sales in 2023 are comparable to numbers from last year. Those who have been operating for a while are confident that business will continue to rise as the holiday draws nearer. At North Coast Apparel in Escanaba last week, Rachel Larsen said, “We just looked, and they’re literally like the same. And then next week it starts getting a lot busier… About Monday is when it’ll spike.” Employee Rylee Lancour added that online sales at North Coast Apparel have shot up ...

Freedom of speech concerns dominate MTU board meeting

HOUGHTON — There’s time allotted at each meeting of the Michigan Tech Board of Trustees for the public to address the board. Usually, it passes in silence.  Not so last Friday. Four speakers–a community resident, a graduate student, a professor and a former dean–stepped up during ...

VA secretary visits UP facility

IRON MOUNTAIN — U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough visited the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center to speak with leadership, tour the facility, and meet with employees. In addition, the secretary held a press event with local media to discuss the PACT Act and other topics. The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. “The visit provided many opportunities for the secretary to interact with staff and express his appreciation for a job well done,” said Medical Center ...