List/Grid Author Archives: Tammy
Months of training for election; Praise dedication of clerks, precinct workers
by Barry Drue A wave of state-mandated election computer and software changes created a months-long challenge for election personnel prior to last Tuesday’s primary election. When all was done Baraga…
Bigger crowds at fair
by Barry Drue The Baraga County Fair survived a couple bouts of showers, a generator breakdown on the midway, and everybody went home happy! Good crowds roamed the fairgrounds in…
BAS seeks millage for repairs, upgrades
by Barry Drue Now that Baraga’s school loan for the 1980 construction is paid off, the district is attempting to situate itself to fund existing and anticipated future maintenance, repairs, building…
Baraga International Club enjoys Costa Rica ; Ten days on trip with students from Florida, Ohio, Texas, Kentucky
by Melissa Newland The Baraga International Travel Club recently returned from an adventure in San Jose, Costa Rica. The group took three flights to its destination and three flights back…
New mill brings CNC machining to LAS
by Melissa Newland A new Haas Mini Mill arrived at the Industrial Education building at L’Anse Area School (LAS) this week. This equipment was purchased by the Copper Country Intermediate…
Step up with flood relief ; ‘Copper Country Strong’ proves correct
by Barry Drue “Copper Country Strong” has become the anthem of the region following the devastating flash flooding that severely impacted Houghton County and surrounding areas in the early morning hours…
Weekend rains leave impact
by Barry Drue Baraga County Road Commission crews continued to assess flood damage Monday morning following periods of heavy rain over the weekend, and particularly early Sunday morning, June 17, 2018….
L’Anse waterfront packed for Trout Fest
by Melissa Newland The weather was more accommodating than most years as approximately 46 vendors rented booth space at the 13th annual Baraga County Lake Trout Festival. The event started in…
Power plant engines arrive; ‘Palabora’ generates waterfront excitement
by Barry Drue The first of ten 325-ton electric generator engines off-loaded from the cargo ship Palabora in L’Anse has been trucked to the site of a new Upper Michigan Energy…
‘First step to adulthood’; Baraga graduated 35 Friday
by Barry Drue Thirty-five seniors received their diplomas at Baraga High School’s 127th commencement on Friday, May 25, 2018. The class was led by Valedictorian Zachary Welch and Salutatorian JeriAnn Lanala-Tervo….
