The City of Houghton’s Planning Commission meets tonight at 5:30pm electronically. A link to join the meeting is here. To join by phone, dial 1 312 626 6799 and enter Meeting ID 882 3710 7494. And a quick reminder, trash pick up in Houghton will be one day behind this …
Read More »Update From The Hancock School District
In an email sent to parents, Hancock Schools Superintendent Steve Patchin updated parents on several issues important to the district. He began by saying the district can count on losing up to $700 per student due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state is expected to lose up to $1.1 Billion …
Read More »Partnership Offers Reopening Kits To Small Businesses
In response to certain sectors of the economy being allowed to reopen, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance and Superior National Bank, have partnered up, and are offering reopening kits, designed to help small businesses reopen safely. The kits contain face …
Read More »Local Man Gives Back To Midland
As we come up on the two year anniversary of the Father’s Day Flood, local construction worker Keith Sever remembers it well. As a result of that, Sever and his wife have decided to help out the residents of Midland, as they deal with their entire town being under water, …
Read More »“Stay Home Stay Safe” In Effect Until June 12th
It looks like we’ll be “Staying Home and Staying Safe” at least through June 12th. Earlier this afternoon, Governor Whitmer extended her “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive order through June 12th, unless she pulls it back before then. In her address, she said while COVID-19 cases are clearly declining, we’re …
Read More »Lake Linden Independence Day Celebration Falls Victim To COVID-19
COVID-19 Claims another Copper Country Celebration. The Village of Lake Linden, along with the Lake Linden Volunteer Fire Department, has also issued a press release today, stating their Independence Day Celebration has been cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty of State requirements for putting on an …
Read More »This Years Copper Country Strawberry Festival Cancelled Due To COVID-19
The Chassell Lions Club has just issued a press release, announcing the cancellation of 2020’s Copper Country Strawberry Festival, due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lois Berg has stated plans for a virtual celebration are underway. When plans are finalized, Keweenaw Report, will announce them.
Read More »A Few Reminders
A few quick reminders- The pharmacies at Aspirus Houghton and Laurium will be closed on Memorial Day, and will reopen Tuesday. Check out Calumet’s Class of 2020 Honorary Parade tonight. It starts at the Calumet Colosseum at 6pm. And remember to take a minute this weekend, to remember those who …
Read More »Update On Roadway Fatalities and Injuries
Michigan’s Department of Transportation has released the latest numbers for fatalities and seriously injured motorists. This past week, 12 people died on Michigan roads, for a year to date total of 247. 84 people were seriously injured while on Michigan roads for a year to date total of 1,206. This …
Read More »Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 Memorial Day Celebration Is On
Due to some restrictions of the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order being loosened, the Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 will be holding their Memorial Day Celebration. A link to their Facebook page, with activities listed, is here.
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