The City of Houghton will be presenting the Parking Study put together by Walker Parking Consultants. The presentation will also have an open discussion of Walker’s findings. Information on how to join the meeting via Zoom or by phone, is here. To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799 and enter Meeting …
Read More »Softball Tournaments And Golf Outing Blamed for Increase of COVID-19 Cases In Gogebic County
Recent softball tournaments and a golf outing are being blamed for the sharp increase of COVID-19 cases in Gogebic County. This from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. If you were at the softball tournament that took place in Marinesco, MI the weekend of July 17th -19th, or the one …
Read More »Governer Whitmer Signs Executive Directive And Will Hold Press Conference Later This Morning
Governor Whitmer has signed an executive directive, giving state departments and agency heads the power to enforce COVID-19 related laws. These include wearing a mask when inside a business or a crowded place outside and the capacity of businesses. This in response from Michigan going from the average of 15 …
Read More »Primary Election Results
Primary Election Day 2020 is over and we have the results. In the 1st Congressional District Race, Dana Ferguson has defeated Linda O’Dell, 65%-34% and will go on to face incumbent republican Jack Bergman. In the 110th District Race, Houghton’s own Janet Metsa dominated with 72% of the vote. She’ll …
Read More »Election Coverage Starts Tonight At 8pm
It’s Primary Election Day throughout the state. Due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, absentee balloting is playing a big part in today’s election. Houghton City Clerk Ann Vollrath. I stopped by Precinct 1 to talk with voters and one voter had this to say. Another voter said this. This …
Read More »Unlock Michigan Collecting Signatures
Unlock Michigan will be hosting several signature gathering events throughout the Copper Country, over the next few weeks. They’re hoping to collect enough signatures to initiate legislation that would repeal the Emergency Powers of Governor Act of 1945, which critics of Governor Whitmer say she has abused during the COVID-19 …
Read More »Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Twenty-Two more positive cases of COVID-19, one probable case and 10 recoveries. This from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Gogebic County has 20 new confirmed cases, one probable case and two recoveries. Houghton County has one more positive case, and eight recoveries and Ontonagon County has one new confirmed …
Read More »Primary Election Day
Today’s primary election day throughout the state. Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm. The contested races in Houghton County include democrats Dana Ferguson of Negaunee and Linda O’Dell from Petoskey running for the chance to face Incumbent republican Jack Bergamn in the 1st District. Three democrats, Lawrence Dale …
Read More »State Managed ORV Trail Closed Due To Logging
A 15 mile long section of the state managed ORV trail B route in Keweenaw County has been closed until mid-September. This from an email from The DNR. The owner of the land is conducting logging activities, and the trail is not safe for use. A reroute was not possible. …
Read More »Houghton County Fair Will Have Drive Through Food
When the Houghton County Fair Board decided to cancel this year’s fair, but still have the livestock show and sale, one of the biggest questions was “Will there be food?” And the answer is yes. This year Skerbeck Entertainment Group will be at the fair August 27th though the 30th, …
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