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KBIC veterans busy on many fronts
by Barry Drue Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s military veterans are involved in many projects throughout the community.They are well-known for their Honor Guard and funeral detail, but the group…
L’Anse, ISD students at HOSA competition; Visit Grand Rapids for events and conference
by Melissa Newland L’Anse Area Schools HOSA students were on the go March 20-24, 2019. Health Occupations Students of Ameraca (HOSA) members traveled to Grand Rapids for the HOSA state…
‘Awesome community’ made Butler’s career
by Barry Drue Michigan State Police Trooper Pat Butler has lots of thanks to express as she prepares to retire later this month. From chasing down unsavory situations in…
Huge interest in ‘Water Day’
by Barry Drue Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and its Natural Resources Department celebrated the sacredness and efforts to protect reservation waters at “Tribal Water Day” on Friday, March 15, 2019….
Skaters present ‘Happiness’
by Nancy Besonen The L’Anse-Baraga Figure Skating Club spread the joy this past weekend with its spring show titled, “Happiness Is . . .” Crowds came out Saturday and Sunday,…
Baraga State Park getting $1.2 million upgrade
by Barry Drue Major renovation and service improvements will take place at Baraga State Park this summer. The $1.2 million project will be done in two phases. The north portion…
Ten earn Lifesaving Awards
Month the Baraga County Medical Control Authority presented 10 Lifesaver Awards at its meeting Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at the hospital conference room. Plaques were presented to: Vicki Usitalo, Karin…
L’Anse welcomes German exchange student
by Melissa Newland A new foreign exchange student was welcomed by L’Anse Area School (LAS) staff and students at the beginning of the 2018-2019 year. Cornelius Ibsen from St. Peter-Ording, Germany,…
Great music for great cause
by Melissa NewlandThe 15th annual L’Anse Variety of Music Show pulled in some great performers to help raise money for the L’Anse Area School (LAS) band. Musicians from the community…
Voice concerns over Warden fuel pellets
by Melissa NewlandThe L’Anse Area School (LAS) cafetorium held quite a crowd of concerned citizens during the public comment period and public hearing held by Michigan Department of Environmental Quality…
