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GS Engineering designer named Veteran of the Year

HOUGHTON — U.P. Michigan Works and Michigan Veterans’ Employment Services conducted a ceremony on Wednesday to recognize GS Engineering of Houghton for its dedication to employing military veterans, and to also present GS designer and employee, Stephen LaCourt, as Veteran of the Year. “This business has not only been successful in its endeavors, but has also made it a priority to support veterans in their workforce and in their community,” Deb Brunell, CEO of U.P. Michigan Works said during the ceremony. “Their dedication to providing opportunities, resources, and a ...

Volunteers raising funds for update at Ahmeek rink

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — Skating has been a part of the Copper Country since there was a Copper Country. It is still as popular today as it was in the 1870s. It is so popular, in fact, that backyard ice rinks with ice made from a garden hose are common throughout the four-county area. Outdoor community ice rinks are also popular recreation places. For instance, Dodgeville has an outdoor, pavilion-style rink. In Hancock, there is the Laurn Grove outdoor rink, as is similar in Tapiola and many other communities. Allouez Township is no different. The Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink, or simply, ...

Christmas events this weekend

ESCANABA — There are a number of holiday activities in the local area this weekend. CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE The U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Association’s Christmas in the Village was held Friday and again today at the antique village in the U.P. State Fairgrounds. The village will be ...

Glass recycling options, grant approval by Houghton council

HOUGHTON — Residents and city officials discussed the possibility of glass recycling or other reuse in Houghton at Wednesday’s Houghton City Council meeting. Ginny Hemmer of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative and Mary Kaminski spoke during public comment about adding a crusher locally. Marquette 906, where Waste Management transports material for recycling, only recycles glass if it’s from the Marquette area or if someone from outside the area brings it directly, Hemmer said. Hemmer said she had talked with Marquette 906 director Brad Austin, who had encouraged them to ...

Building named after longtime Dickinson fair board chairman

NORWAY — The administration building at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds in Norway has been named after the fair board chair to honor his 40 years of service. The John Degenaer Jr. Administration Building will receive its new lettering in the spring. In addition to the dedication ...

Houghton council considers rezoning

HOUGHTON — After a recommendation from the Houghton Planning Commission Tuesday, the City Council scheduled a hearing for Dec. 20 to address the rezoning of several East Houghton properties near the edge of downtown, with conditions put upon potential development. Lots owned by Quality Rentals, LLC, would be rezoned from R-3 (multiple-family residential) to B-2 (community business district), aligning them with the zoning in downtown. The rezoning request would also include two city-owned lots at the site of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce building, which would be rezoned to B-2 from ...