by Melissa Newland
Snowmobile Hillclimb enthusiasts were out and about the beginning of February getting up and close to watch the Vollwerth’s Meats-Pat’s M o t o r s p o r t s -Wi l d l i f e Refuge Cabins WINTERNATIONALS, presented by Keweenaw ChevroletGMC, at Whealkate Bluff in South Range. Many local racers were among those trying to make tracks to crest the steep bluff as fast as possible and five of them made it high and fast enough to place. Local teen Kaiden Kaurala, age 16, of Nisula, was the top dog among the local riders, placing in three categories and qualifying for the World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb that will take place in Jackson, WY, Mar. 23-26, 2023. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by Teri Rowe
The L’Anse Fire Department has signed a purchase agreement to buy Baraga County’s first aerial truck. This truck is long overdue and very much needed for the protection of our  structures and the safety of our fireman. The new truck a 2005 Pierce Dash platform with
a, 95 foot ladder and a 2000 GPM pump. The truck has approximately with about 10k miles on it. Jeremy McCoy from ‘Brindlee Fire Apparatus’ assisted in the purchase. The day crew at ‘Southard Fire Department in Howell Township’, New Jersey had offered their hospitality
and their assistance to members of the L’Anse Fire Department who had gone to New Jersey to inspect the truck. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by Melissa Newland
Students in grades 6-12 at both L’Anse (LAS) and Baraga Area Schools (BAS) enjoyed an inspirational assembly with Melvin Adams, a former Harlem Globetrotter, who speaks to and influences kids and teens against drugs, violence, and other items affecting youth and
lets them know it is okay to reach for the stars. Adams has shared his passion with many, performing and telling of his experiences and giving his uplifting messages to over two million youth through his presentations. Adams spoke at both BAS and LAS, with the assembly held at BAS at 10:15 a.m. and LAS at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, thanks to the Baraga County Community. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by John Raffel
The Baraga County Board of Commissioners voted for a new chairman and vice chairman at its meeting last week. Gale Eilola, who had been vice-chairman, was selected for a two-year term ending Dec. 31 2024. He replaces Williams Rolof, who did not run for reelection.
Brad Dakota was elected as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for a one-year term ending Dec. 31. 2023. Newly elected commissioners William Menge, Chad Cichosz and Craig Kent were welcomed to the board. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by Melissa Newland
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC) Tribal Council Reorganizational meeting was held this past weekend, with four elected members and Associate Judge from the  December General Election sworn in, a new Tribal President seated, and two council seats being contested with tied votes. The Reorganizational meeting was held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2023, at the Ojibwa Casino Conference Room in Baraga starting at 9 a.m. During approval of the agenda, council member Rodney Loonsfoot asked to add an item to the agenda which included council doing a roll call vote instead of the traditional ballot vote. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by Teri Rowe
‘Baraga County Trails in Motion’ hosted a New Year’s Eve Lantern Lit Snowshoe Walk last
Saturday, Dec. 31, at the L’Anse Trails just outside of L’Anse. It was a great way to spend the last day of the year. The weather cooperated with 31 degrees and clear skies so everyone could enjoy the walk. The candlelit lanterns along the snow trails made the
woods look magical. About 70 people showed up, most choosing to walk the main trail using snow shoes, Yaktrax, or just their boots. Hot chocolate warmed the evening while marshmallows were roasted over the blazing bonfire. Since the weather was so nice, everyone lingered and chatted by the fire well after 8 p.m. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by Melissa Newland
L’Anse Area School (LAS) 8th grade students recently took a trip to
Michigan Technological University’s (MTU) Center for Educational Outreach to the Mind Trekkers Event. Mind Trekkers is a program that aspires to peak student interest in STEM careers and local  opportunities and is a flagship program of MTU’s Center for Educational Outreach. “Undergraduate and graduate students become
Mind Trekker guides, traveling across the country to deliver high-energy, handson, STEM demonstrations to K-12 students, inspiring
them to pursue post-secondary education,” states its website,
www.mtu.edu/mindtrekkers. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by Melissa Newland

The Arvon Township Hall was filled with music and merriment as
Arvon Township School students put on a holiday concert for parents and community members last week. ATS students along with ATS
Music Teacher, Alex Frazier, had been busy in the previous months
practicing for the Christmas event, which was held Tuesday, Dec. 13,
2022. Students in the K-8 school took to the stage to show their talents with singalongs, instrumentals, and solos during the program. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.

by Teri Rowe
Christmas is the time most of us want snow, and Saturday evening, Dec 10, didn’t disappoint. Snow enhanced all of the ‘Light Up Baraga County’ festivities in L’Anse. Things kicked off with Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting the L’Anse Firehouse from 3 to 4:30. The kids were able to meet with Santa and put in their wish list before they enjoyed the
parade. Coffee and cookies and juice were served to help everyone fend off the cold. Great globs of wet snow fell on the L’Anse parade as
it left from Meadowbrook Arena at 5:30. As it slowly turned left onto Main Street, it was as noisy as it was lit up, with sirens blasting from the police cars and the fire truck. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.